CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,351 km
6,432 miles
KDA
Kolda
Senegal
Distance
10,351 km
6,432 mi / 5,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB KDA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kolda North Airport
IATA Code CMB KDA
ICAO Code VCBI GODK
City Colombo Kolda
Country Sri Lanka Senegal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Dakar
Elevation 30 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 12.900000, -14.970000

Colombo (CMB) to Kolda (KDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kolda North Airport (KDA) in Kolda, Senegal is 10,351 kilometers (6,432 miles / 5,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Senegal. 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 20:38 in Colombo, it's 15:08 in Kolda. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kolda (KDA) 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 Kolda North Airport (KDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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