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Flights between Colombo (CMB) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Sri Lanka ↔ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia

A direct route between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

D7Malaysia Airlines (MH)SriLankan Airlines (UL)
Distance
2,467 km
1,533 miles
Est. flight time
3h 35m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~2.5h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Sri Lanka

Jan
31°
36/26
85mm
Feb
31°
36/26
70mm
Mar
32°
37/27
130mm
Apr
31°
36/26
240mm
May
31°
36/26
360mm
Jun
30°
35/25
220mm
Jul
29°
34/24
130mm
Aug
29°
34/24
110mm
Sep
30°
35/25
180mm
Oct
30°
35/25
360mm
Nov
30°
35/25
320mm
Dec
30°
35/25
175mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Malaysia

Jan
32°
37/27
180mm
Feb
33°
38/28
130mm
Mar
33°
38/28
150mm
Apr
33°
38/28
200mm
May
33°
38/28
200mm
Jun
32°
37/27
150mm
Jul
32°
37/27
150mm
Aug
32°
37/27
170mm
Sep
32°
37/27
200mm
Oct
32°
37/27
250mm
Nov
32°
37/27
280mm
Dec
32°
37/27
260mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Sri Lanka: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Colombo from Kuala Lumpur?

Colombo (CMB) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) are around 2,467 km (1,533 miles) apart — an estimated 3h 35m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the CMB–KUL route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include D7, Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur?

Time difference ~ 2.5 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Malaysia?

Across Malaysia, the warmest month on average is February, with mean temperatures around 33°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for Sri Lanka?

The UK FCDO currently rates Sri Lanka as Normal precautions. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.