CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,374 km
5,203 miles
KNS
King Island Airport
Australia
Distance
8,374 km
5,203 mi / 4,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
135°
southeast

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CMB KNS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport King Island Airport
IATA Code CMB KNS
ICAO Code VCBI YKII
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 30 ft 132 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -39.880000, 143.880000

Colombo (CMB) to King Island Airport (KNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to King Island Airport (KNS) in King Island Airport, Australia is 8,374 kilometers (5,203 miles / 4,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:22 in Colombo, it's 04:52 in King Island Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from King Island Airport (KNS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). 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 King Island Airport (KNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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