CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,929 km
2,441 miles
LFO
Kelafo
Ethiopia
Distance
3,929 km
2,441 mi / 2,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB LFO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kelafo East Airport
IATA Code CMB LFO
ICAO Code VCBI HAKL
City Colombo Kelafo
Country Sri Lanka Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 30 ft 1,730 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 5.660000, 44.350000

Colombo (CMB) to Kelafo (LFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia is 3,929 kilometers (2,441 miles / 2,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Ethiopia. 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 15:09 in Colombo, it's 12:39 in Kelafo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,700 feet between the two airports. Kelafo East Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Kelafo (LFO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 86° (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 Kelafo East Airport (LFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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