CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,542 km
2,822 miles
GAS
Garissa
Kenya
Distance
4,542 km
2,822 mi / 2,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB GAS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Garissa Airport
IATA Code CMB GAS
ICAO Code VCBI HKGA
City Colombo Garissa
Country Sri Lanka Kenya
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 30 ft 475 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -0.460000, 39.650000

Colombo (CMB) to Garissa (GAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Garissa Airport (GAS) in Garissa, Kenya is 4,542 kilometers (2,822 miles / 2,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 07:41 in Colombo, it's 05:11 in Garissa.

The return flight from Garissa (GAS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 78° (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 Garissa Airport (GAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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