Distance From Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Shannon Airport, CMB - SNN Distance

The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Shannon Airport (SNN) is 5775 miles or 9293 kilometers or 5015 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 Shannon ( Ireland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Shannon takes around 13 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka to Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland is 13 hours 16 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 - SNN

Kilometers		9293 km
Statute Miles		5775 miles
Nautical Miles		5015 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 16 minutes

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Shannon Airport Flight Route Map - CMB to SNN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Shannon, Ireland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CMB - SNN

Time difference between Colombo (Sri Lanka) and Shannon (Ireland) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
Shannon time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes behind Colombo.

Location	Local Time
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-18, 13:21:22 +0530
Shannon (Ireland)	2025-12-18, 07:51:22 GMT

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

Shannon Airport (SNN / EINN) Shannon, Ireland