CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,880 km
3,033 miles
EYS
Eliye Springs
Kenya
Distance
4,880 km
3,033 mi / 2,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB EYS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Eliye Springs Airport
IATA Code CMB EYS
ICAO Code VCBI HKES
City Colombo Eliye Springs
Country Sri Lanka Kenya
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 30 ft 1,395 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 3.220000, 35.970000

Colombo (CMB) to Eliye Springs (EYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) in Eliye Springs, Kenya is 4,880 kilometers (3,033 miles / 2,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 18:51 in Colombo, it's 16:21 in Eliye Springs.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,365 feet between the two airports. Eliye Springs Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Eliye Springs (EYS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 83° (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 Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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