CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,047 km
3,136 miles
LKG
Lokichoggio
Kenya
Distance
5,047 km
3,136 mi / 2,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB LKG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lokichoggio Airport
IATA Code CMB LKG
ICAO Code VCBI HKLK
City Colombo Lokichoggio
Country Sri Lanka Kenya
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 30 ft 2,074 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 4.200000, 34.350000

Colombo (CMB) to Lokichoggio (LKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lokichoggio Airport (LKG) in Lokichoggio, Kenya is 5,047 kilometers (3,136 miles / 2,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Kenya. 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 01:26 in Colombo, it's 22:56 in Lokichoggio.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,044 feet between the two airports. Lokichoggio Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Lokichoggio (LKG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 84° (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 Lokichoggio Airport (LKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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