CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,381 km
3,344 miles
KBH
Kahama
Tanzania
Distance
5,381 km
3,344 mi / 2,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB KBH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Buzwagi
IATA Code CMB KBH
ICAO Code VCBI _KBH
City Colombo Kahama
Country Sri Lanka Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 30 ft 3,980 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -3.790000, 32.650000

Colombo (CMB) to Kahama (KBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Buzwagi (KBH) in Kahama, Tanzania is 5,381 kilometers (3,344 miles / 2,906 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 Tanzania. 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 07:48 in Colombo, it's 05:18 in Kahama.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,950 feet between the two airports. Buzwagi sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Kahama (KBH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 77° (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 Buzwagi (KBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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