Distance From Area 20 Ech Lake Field to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Area 20 Ech Lake Field () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 9607 miles or 15461 kilometers or 8343 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 Fort Rucker ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Rucker and Colombo takes around 22 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Area 20 Ech Lake Field, Fort Rucker, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 22 hours 5 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		15461 km
Statute Miles		9607 miles
Nautical Miles		8343 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 5 minutes

Area 20 Ech Lake Field to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of Area 20 Ech Lake Field & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Rucker to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Fort Rucker, United States and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Fort Rucker (United States) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 9 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 9 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Fort Rucker.

Location	Local Time
Fort Rucker (United States)	2026-06-24, 17:08:29 EDT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-06-25, 02:38:29 +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

Area 20 Ech Lake Field ( / ) Fort Rucker, United States

Destination

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