CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,021 km
3,120 miles
KEY
Kericho
Kenya
Distance
5,021 km
3,120 mi / 2,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
262°
west

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CMB KEY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kericho Airport
IATA Code CMB KEY
ICAO Code VCBI HKKR
City Colombo Kericho
Country Sri Lanka Kenya
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 30 ft 6,562 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -0.420000, 35.250000

Colombo (CMB) to Kericho (KEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kericho Airport (KEY) in Kericho, Kenya is 5,021 kilometers (3,120 miles / 2,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Kenya. 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 02:48 in Colombo, it's 00:18 in Kericho.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,532 feet between the two airports. Kericho Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kericho (KEY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 79° (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 Kericho Airport (KEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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