CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,014 km
6,222 miles
KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
Distance
10,014 km
6,222 mi / 5,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
278°
west

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CMB KEN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kenema Airport
IATA Code CMB KEN
ICAO Code VCBI GFKE
City Colombo Kenema
Country Sri Lanka Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Freetown
Elevation 30 ft 485 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 7.890000, -11.180000

Colombo (CMB) to Kenema (KEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone is 10,014 kilometers (6,222 miles / 5,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Sierra Leone. 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 08:21 in Colombo, it's 02:51 in Kenema. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kenema (KEN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 83° (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 Kenema Airport (KEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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