CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,355 km
9,541 miles
KTO
Kato
Guyana
Distance
15,355 km
9,541 mi / 8,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
285°
west northwest

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CMB KTO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kato Airport
IATA Code CMB KTO
ICAO Code VCBI SYKT
City Colombo Kato
Country Sri Lanka Guyana
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Guyana
Elevation 30 ft 2,299 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 4.650000, -59.830000

Colombo (CMB) to Kato (KTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kato Airport (KTO) in Kato, Guyana is 15,355 kilometers (9,541 miles / 8,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Guyana. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:37 in Colombo, it's 23:07 in Kato. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,269 feet between the two airports. Kato Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Kato (KTO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 74° (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 Kato Airport (KTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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