Lagos to Kandy flights
Kandy lies 8,516 km (5,292 mi) east of Lagos, +4.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 40 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Lagos | Kandy | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Sri Lanka |
| Population | 15.4 million | 111,701 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 500 m (1,640 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | CMB, 84 km out |
Clocks in Kandy are 4 h 30 min ahead of Lagos right now, so a 11 h 40 min journey lands 16 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kandy
Crossing from Nigeria into Sri Lanka: money changes from the Naira to the Rupee (LKR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, BS 546; the dialling code becomes +94; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2807090.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lagos
Lagos is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,794-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Kandy
Kandy is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), 84 km (52 mi) from the centre, whose 10,991-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | CMB | 84 km (52 mi) | 10,991 ft | 30 ft |
| Colombo Ratmalana International Airport | RML | 98 km (61 mi) | 6,013 ft | 22 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kandy from Lagos?
8,516 km (5,292 mi) in a straight line, east of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Kandy by air?
About 11 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lagos and Kandy?
Kandy is 4 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Colombo against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Kandy flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB); Kandy also has RML.
What currency do I need in Kandy?
The Rupee (LKR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.