CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,714 km
3,550 miles
KUV
Kunsan
South Korea
Distance
5,714 km
3,550 mi / 3,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB KUV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kunsan Air Base
IATA Code CMB KUV
ICAO Code VCBI RKJK
City Colombo Kunsan
Country Sri Lanka South Korea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 30 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 35.900000, 126.620000

Colombo (CMB) to Kunsan (KUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kunsan Air Base (KUV) in Kunsan, South Korea is 5,714 kilometers (3,550 miles / 3,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Korea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:09 in Colombo, it's 04:39 in Kunsan. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kunsan (KUV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). 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 Kunsan Air Base (KUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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