CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,477 km
1,539 miles
KBR
Kota Baharu
Malaysia
Distance
2,477 km
1,539 mi / 1,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB KBR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
IATA Code CMB KBR
ICAO Code VCBI WMKC
City Colombo Kota Baharu
Country Sri Lanka Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 30 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 6.170000, 102.290000

Colombo (CMB) to Kota Baharu (KBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) in Kota Baharu, Malaysia is 2,477 kilometers (1,539 miles / 1,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:19 in Colombo, it's 06:49 in Kota Baharu.

The return flight from Kota Baharu (KBR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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