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Flight Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Colombo (CMB)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
KGLHRYR
Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali International Airport
Great Circle Path
5,612 km3,487 miles • 3,030 NM
Destination Airport
VCBICMB
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Direct Distance
5,612 km
3,487 Statute Miles
3,030 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
7h 6m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
505 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
79° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
7h 6m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
6h 36m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
11h 18m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 RW→🌐 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
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
- City / Country: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO Code: HRYR
- Coordinates: -1.9686°, 30.1395°
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Elevation: 4859 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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