CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,125 km
4,428 miles
KIM
Kimberley
South Africa
Distance
7,125 km
4,428 mi / 3,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB KIM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kimberley Airport
IATA Code CMB KIM
ICAO Code VCBI FAKM
City Colombo Kimberley
Country Sri Lanka South Africa
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 30 ft 3,950 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -28.800000, 24.770000

Colombo (CMB) to Kimberley (KIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kimberley Airport (KIM) in Kimberley, South Africa is 7,125 kilometers (4,428 miles / 3,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 South Africa. 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 12:25 in Colombo, it's 08:55 in Kimberley. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,920 feet between the two airports. Kimberley Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Kimberley (KIM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 65° (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 Kimberley Airport (KIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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