CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,827 km
2,999 miles
KSL
Kassala
Sudan
Distance
4,827 km
2,999 mi / 2,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB KSL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kassala Airport
IATA Code CMB KSL
ICAO Code VCBI HSKA
City Colombo Kassala
Country Sri Lanka Sudan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 30 ft 1,671 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 15.390000, 36.330000

Colombo (CMB) to Kassala (KSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kassala Airport (KSL) in Kassala, Sudan is 4,827 kilometers (2,999 miles / 2,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Sudan. 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 16:47 in Colombo, it's 13:17 in Kassala. 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 1,641 feet between the two airports. Kassala Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Kassala (KSL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 96° (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 Kassala Airport (KSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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