CMB to KUL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is 2,467 km (1,533 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 35m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (KUL to CMB).
How far is it from Colombo to Sepang?
The great-circle distance between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is 2,467 km (1,533 mi, 1,332 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CMB to KUL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KUL is roughly east of CMB.
How is the CMB to KUL route written in code?
The pair is written CMB-KUL in IATA codes and VCBI-WMKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is CMB (VCBI), Kuala Lumpur International Airport is KUL (WMKK).
| CMB | KUL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
| ICAO code | VCBI | WMKK |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Malaysia |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 69 ft |
| Rank by connections | #160 | #42 |
VCBI starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; WMKK starts with W, the prefix for the Malay Archipelago. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 39 ft (12 m) of each other.
Airlines flying CMB to KUL
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7 | AirAsia X | XAX | Xanadu | Active |
| MH | Malaysia Airlines | MAS | Malaysian | Active |
| UL | SriLankan Airlines | ALK | Srilankan | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: MJ.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Colombo from Sepang?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) are 2,467 km (1,533 mi, 1,332 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CMB to KUL?
A typical nonstop flight between CMB and KUL takes about 3h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KUL from CMB?
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) lies roughly east of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
Which airlines fly CMB to KUL?
3 airlines appear on the CMB-KUL route in the open dataset, including AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines.
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