CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,072 km
1,909 miles
KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
3,072 km
1,909 mi / 1,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB KDH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kandahar Airport
IATA Code CMB KDH
ICAO Code VCBI OAKN
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 30 ft 3,337 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 31.510000, 65.850000

Colombo (CMB) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan is 3,072 kilometers (1,909 miles / 1,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Afghanistan. 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 17:53 in Kandahar Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,307 feet between the two airports. Kandahar Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 149° (south southeast). 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 Kandahar Airport (KDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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