CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,436 km
2,135 miles
KCH
Kuching
Malaysia
Distance
3,436 km
2,135 mi / 1,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB KCH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kuching International Airport
IATA Code CMB KCH
ICAO Code VCBI WBGG
City Colombo Kuching
Country Sri Lanka Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 30 ft 89 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 1.480000, 110.350000

Colombo (CMB) to Kuching (KCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kuching International Airport (KCH) in Kuching, Malaysia is 3,436 kilometers (2,135 miles / 1,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 17:47 in Colombo, it's 20:17 in Kuching.

The return flight from Kuching (KCH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). 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 Kuching International Airport (KCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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