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Flight Distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Colombo (CMB)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
NBOHKJK
Nairobi, Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Great Circle Path
4,858 km3,019 miles • 2,623 NM
Destination Airport
VCBICMB
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Direct Distance
4,858 km
3,019 Statute Miles
2,623 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
6h 13m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
437 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
78° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
6h 13m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
5h 47m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
9h 51m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 KE→🌐 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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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
- City / Country: Nairobi, Kenya
- ICAO Code: HKJK
- Coordinates: -1.3189°, 36.9282°
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Elevation: 5330 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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