CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,196 km
3,229 miles
KST
Kosti
Sudan
Distance
5,196 km
3,229 mi / 2,806 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
281°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB KST
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kosti Airport
IATA Code CMB KST
ICAO Code VCBI HSKI
City Colombo Kosti
Country Sri Lanka Sudan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 30 ft 1,289 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 13.180000, 32.730000

Colombo (CMB) to Kosti (KST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kosti Airport (KST) in Kosti, Sudan is 5,196 kilometers (3,229 miles / 2,806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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 Sudan. 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 03:51 in Colombo, it's 00:21 in Kosti. 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 1,259 feet between the two airports. Kosti Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Kosti (KST) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 93° (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 Kosti Airport (KST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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