Distance from Kathmandu to Colombo

The distance between Kathmandu, Nepal and Colombo, Sri Lanka is 2,370 kilometers (1,473 miles).

Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

From Kathmandu to Colombo, the straight-line distance is 2,370 kilometers, heading south. Kathmandu is situated at an altitude of 1,296 meters above sea level, while Colombo is at only 7 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 3-4 hours
Jet fighter 2-3 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Kathmandu, Nepal

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Kathmandu

Coordinates: 27.7017° N 85.3206° E

Elevation: 1,296 m (4,252 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
  • Simara Airport (SIF)
  • Manthali Ramechhap Airport (RHP)
  • Bharatpur Airport (BHR)
  • Jiri Airport (JIR)
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Colombo

Coordinates: 6.9355° N 79.8487° E

Elevation: 7 m (23 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Ratmalana Airport (RML)
  • Bandaranayake International Air Port (CMB)
  • Gregory Lake Seaplane Base (NUA)
  • Koggala Airport (KCT)
  • Sigiriya Air Force Base (GIU)

Other distances from Kathmandu

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Kathmandu to Bharatpur 87 km
From Kathmandu to Biratnagar 238 km
From Kathmandu to Pokhara 147 km
From Kathmandu to Nepalgunj 367 km
From Kathmandu to Pātan 3 km

Other distances from Colombo

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Colombo to Jaffna 303 km
From Colombo to Galle 106 km
From Colombo to Batticaloa 221 km
From Colombo to Pita Kotte 8 km
From Colombo to Matara 133 km

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