CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,438 km
5,243 miles
KDC
Kandi
Benin
Distance
8,438 km
5,243 mi / 4,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
280°
west

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CMB KDC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kandi Airport
IATA Code CMB KDC
ICAO Code VCBI DBBK
City Colombo Kandi
Country Sri Lanka Benin
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 30 ft 951 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 11.130000, 2.930000

Colombo (CMB) to Kandi (KDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kandi Airport (KDC) in Kandi, Benin is 8,438 kilometers (5,243 miles / 4,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Benin. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:15 in Colombo, it's 10:45 in Kandi. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kandi (KDC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Kandi Airport (KDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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