CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,320 km
3,306 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
5,320 km
3,306 mi / 2,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
264°
west

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CMB EBB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code CMB EBB
ICAO Code VCBI HUEN
City Colombo Kampala
Country Sri Lanka Uganda
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 30 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 0.040000, 32.440000

Colombo (CMB) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 5,320 kilometers (3,306 miles / 2,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Uganda. 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 16:20 in Colombo, it's 13:50 in Kampala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,752 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) 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 Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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