CMB to KWI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 4,142 km (2,574 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 40m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (KWI to CMB).
How far is it from Colombo to Kuwait City?
The great-circle distance between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 4,142 km (2,574 mi, 2,236 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 KWI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KWI is roughly northwest of CMB.
How is the CMB to KWI route written in code?
The pair is written CMB-KWI in IATA codes and VCBI-OKKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is CMB (VCBI), Kuwait International Airport is KWI (OKKK).
| CMB | KWI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | Kuwait International Airport |
| ICAO code | VCBI | OKKK |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Kuwait |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 206 ft |
| Rank by connections | #160 | #132 |
VCBI starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; OKKK starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KWI sits 176 ft (54 m) higher than CMB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CMB to KWI
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KU | Kuwait Airways | KAC | Kuwaiti | 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 Kuwait City?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are 4,142 km (2,574 mi, 2,236 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CMB to KWI?
A typical nonstop flight between CMB and KWI takes about 5h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KWI from CMB?
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) lies roughly northwest of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
Which airlines fly CMB to KWI?
2 airlines appear on the CMB-KWI route in the open dataset, including Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines.
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