CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,417 km
3,366 miles
KYE
Tripoli
Lebanon
Distance
5,417 km
3,366 mi / 2,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
311°
northwest

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CMB KYE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Rene Mouawad Air Base
IATA Code CMB KYE
ICAO Code VCBI OLKA
City Colombo Tripoli
Country Sri Lanka Lebanon
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Beirut
Elevation 30 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.590000, 36.010000

Colombo (CMB) to Tripoli (KYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) in Tripoli, Lebanon is 5,417 kilometers (3,366 miles / 2,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Lebanon. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:56 in Colombo, it's 13:26 in Tripoli. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tripoli (KYE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). 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 Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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