CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,498 km
4,659 miles
NKY
Nkayi
Congo
Distance
7,498 km
4,659 mi / 4,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
262°
west

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CMB NKY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Yokangassi Airport
IATA Code CMB NKY
ICAO Code VCBI FCBY
City Colombo Nkayi
Country Sri Lanka Congo
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 30 ft 541 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -4.220000, 13.280000

Colombo (CMB) to Nkayi (NKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Yokangassi Airport (NKY) in Nkayi, Congo is 7,498 kilometers (4,659 miles / 4,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Congo. 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 06:41 in Colombo, it's 02:11 in Nkayi. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nkayi (NKY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 80° (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 Yokangassi Airport (NKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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