CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,027 km
3,123 miles
KTL
Kitale
Kenya
Distance
5,027 km
3,123 mi / 2,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
264°
west

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CMB KTL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kitale Airport
IATA Code CMB KTL
ICAO Code VCBI HKKT
City Colombo Kitale
Country Sri Lanka Kenya
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 30 ft 6,070 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 0.970000, 34.960000

Colombo (CMB) to Kitale (KTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya is 5,027 kilometers (3,123 miles / 2,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 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 10:15 in Colombo, it's 07:45 in Kitale.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,040 feet between the two airports. Kitale 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 Kitale (KTL) 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 Kitale Airport (KTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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