CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,818 km
2,994 miles
KIY
Kilwa Masoko
Tanzania
Distance
4,818 km
2,994 mi / 2,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB KIY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kilwa Masoko Airport
IATA Code CMB KIY
ICAO Code VCBI HTKI
City Colombo Kilwa Masoko
Country Sri Lanka Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 30 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -8.930000, 39.520000

Colombo (CMB) to Kilwa Masoko (KIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) in Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania is 4,818 kilometers (2,994 miles / 2,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Tanzania. 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 14:31 in Colombo, it's 12:01 in Kilwa Masoko.

The return flight from Kilwa Masoko (KIY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 69° (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 Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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