CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,651 km
2,890 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
4,651 km
2,890 mi / 2,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB UKA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code CMB UKA
ICAO Code VCBI HKUK
City Colombo Ukunda
Country Sri Lanka Kenya
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 30 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Colombo (CMB) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 4,651 kilometers (2,890 miles / 2,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Kenya. 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 07:01 in Colombo, it's 04:31 in Ukunda.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). 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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.