CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,532 km
2,816 miles
OYL
Moyale (Lower)
Kenya
Distance
4,532 km
2,816 mi / 2,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
267°
west

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CMB OYL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Moyale Airport
IATA Code CMB OYL
ICAO Code VCBI HKMY
City Colombo Moyale (Lower)
Country Sri Lanka Kenya
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 30 ft 2,790 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 3.470000, 39.100000

Colombo (CMB) to Moyale (Lower) (OYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Moyale Airport (OYL) in Moyale (Lower), Kenya is 4,532 kilometers (2,816 miles / 2,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 04:08 in Colombo, it's 01:38 in Moyale (Lower).

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,760 feet between the two airports. Moyale Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Moyale (Lower) (OYL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 83° (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 Moyale Airport (OYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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