CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,753 km
2,953 miles
UAS
Samburu South
Kenya
Distance
4,753 km
2,953 mi / 2,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
263°
west

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CMB UAS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Samburu South Airport
IATA Code CMB UAS
ICAO Code VCBI HKSB
City Colombo Samburu South
Country Sri Lanka Kenya
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 30 ft 3,295 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 0.530000, 37.530000

Colombo (CMB) to Samburu South (UAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Samburu South Airport (UAS) in Samburu South, Kenya is 4,753 kilometers (2,953 miles / 2,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 02:42 in Colombo, it's 00:12 in Samburu South.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,265 feet between the two airports. Samburu South Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Samburu South (UAS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 80° (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 Samburu South Airport (UAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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