Distance From Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Kuwait International Airport, CMB - KWI Distance

The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 2574 miles or 4142 kilometers or 2235 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Colombo ( Sri Lanka ) to Kuwait City ( Kuwait )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Kuwait City takes around 5 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait City, Kuwait is 5 hours 55 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CMB - KWI

Kilometers		4142 km
Statute Miles		2574 miles
Nautical Miles		2235 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 55 minutes

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Kuwait International Airport Flight Route Map - CMB to KWI Flight Path

Location of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport & Kuwait International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Colombo to Kuwait City nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kuwait City, Kuwait. .

Nonstop flight route between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kuwait City, Kuwait.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CMB - KWI

Time difference between Colombo (Sri Lanka) and Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Kuwait City time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Colombo.

Location	Local Time
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-08-05, 18:47:53 +0530
Kuwait City (Kuwait)	2026-08-05, 16:17:53 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB / VCBI) Colombo, Sri Lanka

Destination

Kuwait International Airport (KWI / OKKK) Kuwait City, Kuwait