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Flight Distance from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Colombo (CMB)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
BKIWBKK
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Great Circle Path
3,997 km2,484 miles • 2,158 NM
Destination Airport
VCBICMB
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Direct Distance
3,997 km
2,484 Statute Miles
2,158 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
5h 12m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
360 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
274° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
5h 12m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
4h 51m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
8h 11m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 MY→🌐 LK
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
- City / Country: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
- ICAO Code: WBKK
- Coordinates: 5.9327°, 116.0493°
- Timezone: Asia/Kuching
- Elevation: 10 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
- City / Country: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO Code: VCBI
- Coordinates: 7.1808°, 79.8841°
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Elevation: 30 ft
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