Distance From Al Abraq International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, LAQ - CMB Distance

The distance from Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 4097 miles or 6593 kilometers or 3558 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 Al Albraq ( Libya ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Al Albraq and Colombo takes around 9 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Al Abraq International Airport, Al Albraq, Libya to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 9 hours 25 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 • LAQ - CMB

Kilometers		6593 km
Statute Miles		4097 miles
Nautical Miles		3558 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 25 minutes

Al Abraq International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - LAQ to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Al Albraq, Libya and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Al Albraq, Libya and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LAQ - CMB

Time difference between Al Albraq (Libya) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Al Albraq.

Location	Local Time
Al Albraq (Libya)	2026-04-29, 19:19:57 EET
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-04-29, 22:49:57 +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

Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ / HLLQ) Al Albraq, Libya

Destination

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