CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,092 km
3,785 miles
KND
Kindu
DR Congo
Distance
6,092 km
3,785 mi / 3,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB KND
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kindu Airport
IATA Code CMB KND
ICAO Code VCBI FZOA
City Colombo Kindu
Country Sri Lanka DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 30 ft 1,630 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -2.920000, 25.920000

Colombo (CMB) to Kindu (KND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kindu Airport (KND) in Kindu, DR Congo is 6,092 kilometers (3,785 miles / 3,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 DR Congo. 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 03:58 in Colombo, it's 00:28 in Kindu. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,600 feet between the two airports. Kindu Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Kindu (KND) 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 Kindu Airport (KND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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