CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,574 km
3,464 miles
KSE
Kasese
Uganda
Distance
5,574 km
3,464 mi / 3,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB KSE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kasese Airport
IATA Code CMB KSE
ICAO Code VCBI HUKS
City Colombo Kasese
Country Sri Lanka Uganda
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 30 ft 3,146 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 0.180000, 30.100000

Colombo (CMB) to Kasese (KSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kasese Airport (KSE) in Kasese, Uganda is 5,574 kilometers (3,464 miles / 3,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Uganda. 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 04:51 in Colombo, it's 02:21 in Kasese.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,116 feet between the two airports. Kasese Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Kasese (KSE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 81° (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 Kasese Airport (KSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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