CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,630 km
3,498 miles
KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
Distance
5,630 km
3,498 mi / 3,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB KRE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kirundo Airport
IATA Code CMB KRE
ICAO Code VCBI HBBO
City Colombo Kirundo
Country Sri Lanka Burundi
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 30 ft 4,511 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -2.540000, 30.090000

Colombo (CMB) to Kirundo (KRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi is 5,630 kilometers (3,498 miles / 3,040 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 Burundi. 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 07:02 in Colombo, it's 03:32 in Kirundo. 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 4,481 feet between the two airports. Kirundo Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

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

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