CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,945 km
6,180 miles
KYS
Kayes Dag Dag Airport
Mali
Distance
9,945 km
6,180 mi / 5,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB KYS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kayes Dag Dag Airport
IATA Code CMB KYS
ICAO Code VCBI GAKY
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Mali
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Bamako
Elevation 30 ft 164 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 14.480000, -11.400000

Colombo (CMB) to Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS) in Kayes Dag Dag Airport, Mali is 9,945 kilometers (6,180 miles / 5,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Mali. 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 07:59 in Colombo, it's 02:29 in Kayes Dag Dag Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 83° (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 Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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