Distance From Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, CMB - OAK Distance

The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) is 9023 miles or 14521 kilometers or 7836 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 Colombo ( Sri Lanka ) to Oakland ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Oakland takes around 20 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, Oakland, United States is 20 hours 44 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 - OAK

Kilometers		14521 km
Statute Miles		9023 miles
Nautical Miles		7836 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 44 minutes

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport Flight Route Map - CMB to OAK Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Oakland, United States. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • CMB - OAK

Time difference between Colombo (Sri Lanka) and Oakland (United States) is 13 Hours 30 Minutes.
Oakland time is 13 Hours 30 Minutes behind Colombo.

Location	Local Time
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-17, 10:55:37 +0530
Oakland (United States)	2025-12-16, 21:25:37 PST

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

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

Destination

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK / KOAK) Oakland, United States