Distance From Ali Al Salem Air Base to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Ali Al Salem Air Base () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 2602 miles or 4187 kilometers or 2260 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 Damaikhi ( Kuwait ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Al Damaikhi and Colombo takes around 5 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ali Al Salem Air Base, Al Damaikhi, Kuwait to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5 hours 58 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 • - CMB

Kilometers		4187 km
Statute Miles		2602 miles
Nautical Miles		2260 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 58 minutes

Ali Al Salem Air Base to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of Ali Al Salem Air Base & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Al Damaikhi to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Al Damaikhi, Kuwait and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Al Damaikhi (Kuwait) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Al Damaikhi.

Location	Local Time
Al Damaikhi (Kuwait)	2026-04-13, 13:32:18 +03
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-04-13, 16:02:18 +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

Ali Al Salem Air Base ( / OKAS) Al Damaikhi, Kuwait

Destination

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