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KLM to CMB: distance & flight time
Kalaleh (Kalaleh Airport) → Colombo (Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport)
2,589 mi
4,167 km · 2,250 nm
5h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,589 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 33m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KLM — Kalaleh Airport · Kalaleh, Iran
- CMB — Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport · Colombo, Sri Lanka
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KLM
- GBT · Gorgan Airport66 mi away
- RUD · Shahroud Airport69 mi away
- BJB · Bojnord Airport102 mi away
- SRY · Dasht-e Naz Airport135 mi away
Near CMB
- RML · Colombo Ratmalana Airport25 mi away
- GIU · Sigiriya Air Force Base79 mi away
- ACJ · Anuradhapura Air Force Base86 mi away
- KCT · Koggala Airport87 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KLM from CMB?
The flight distance from Kalaleh (KLM) to Colombo (CMB) is 2,589 miles (4,167 km, 2,250 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KLM to CMB?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 33m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KLM to CMB?
Nonstop service on KLM–CMB depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 33m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kalaleh and Colombo?
Colombo is 2 hours ahead of Kalaleh.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KLM to CMB?
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Why are some KLM to CMB fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KLM–CMB tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.