CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,368 km
3,335 miles
KCU
Masindi
Uganda
Distance
5,368 km
3,335 mi / 2,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB KCU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Masindi Airport
IATA Code CMB KCU
ICAO Code VCBI HUMI
City Colombo Masindi
Country Sri Lanka Uganda
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 30 ft 3,850 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 1.760000, 31.740000

Colombo (CMB) to Masindi (KCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda is 5,368 kilometers (3,335 miles / 2,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 18:53 in Colombo, it's 16:23 in Masindi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,820 feet between the two airports. Masindi Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Masindi (KCU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 82° (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 Masindi Airport (KCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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