CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,256 km
2,644 miles
LDU
Lahad Datu
Malaysia
Distance
4,256 km
2,644 mi / 2,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB LDU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lahad Datu Airport
IATA Code CMB LDU
ICAO Code VCBI WBKD
City Colombo Lahad Datu
Country Sri Lanka Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 30 ft 45 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 5.030000, 118.320000

Colombo (CMB) to Lahad Datu (LDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) in Lahad Datu, Malaysia is 4,256 kilometers (2,644 miles / 2,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:14 in Colombo, it's 19:44 in Lahad Datu.

The return flight from Lahad Datu (LDU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 275° (west). 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 Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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