CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,773 km
2,966 miles
ILU
Kilaguni
Kenya
Distance
4,773 km
2,966 mi / 2,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB ILU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kilaguni Airport
IATA Code CMB ILU
ICAO Code VCBI HKKL
City Colombo Kilaguni
Country Sri Lanka Kenya
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 30 ft 2,750 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -2.910000, 38.070000

Colombo (CMB) to Kilaguni (ILU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kilaguni Airport (ILU) in Kilaguni, Kenya is 4,773 kilometers (2,966 miles / 2,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 15:38 in Colombo, it's 13:08 in Kilaguni.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,720 feet between the two airports. Kilaguni Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Kilaguni (ILU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 76° (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 Kilaguni Airport (ILU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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