Distance From Balkanabat Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, BKN - CMB Distance

The distance from Balkanabat Airport (BKN) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 2736 miles or 4403 kilometers or 2376 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 Balkanabat ( Turkmenistan ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Balkanabat and Colombo takes around 6 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Balkanabat Airport, Balkanabat, Turkmenistan to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 6 hours 17 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 • BKN - CMB

Kilometers		4403 km
Statute Miles		2736 miles
Nautical Miles		2376 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 17 minutes

Balkanabat Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - BKN to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Balkanabat, Turkmenistan and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Balkanabat, Turkmenistan and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BKN - CMB

Time difference between Balkanabat (Turkmenistan) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 0 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 0 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Balkanabat.

Location	Local Time
Balkanabat (Turkmenistan)	2026-11-02, 09:36:07 +05
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-11-02, 10:06:07 +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

Balkanabat Airport (BKN / ) Balkanabat, Turkmenistan

Destination

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