Distance From Akunnaaq Heliport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, QCU - CMB Distance

The distance from Akunnaaq Heliport (QCU) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 6716 miles or 10807 kilometers or 5832 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 Akunnaaq ( Greenland ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Akunnaaq and Colombo takes around 15 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Akunnaaq Heliport, Akunnaaq, Greenland to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 15 hours 26 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 • QCU - CMB

Kilometers		10807 km
Statute Miles		6716 miles
Nautical Miles		5832 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 26 minutes

Akunnaaq Heliport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - QCU to CMB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Akunnaaq, Greenland and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • QCU - CMB

Time difference between Akunnaaq (Greenland) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 6 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Akunnaaq.

Location	Local Time
Akunnaaq (Greenland)	2026-06-19, 23:31:42 -01
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-06-20, 06:01:42 +0530

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

Akunnaaq Heliport (QCU / BGAK) Akunnaaq, Greenland

Destination

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