CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,291 km
4,530 miles
KEE
Kelle
Congo
Distance
7,291 km
4,530 mi / 3,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
267°
west

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CMB KEE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kelle Airport
IATA Code CMB KEE
ICAO Code VCBI FCOK
City Colombo Kelle
Country Sri Lanka Congo
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 30 ft 1,526 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -0.080000, 14.530000

Colombo (CMB) to Kelle (KEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kelle Airport (KEE) in Kelle, Congo is 7,291 kilometers (4,530 miles / 3,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Congo. 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 02:27 in Colombo, it's 21:57 in Kelle. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,496 feet between the two airports. Kelle Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

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

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