Distance From Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Wellington International Airport, CMB - WLG Distance

The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 6800 miles or 10944 kilometers or 5906 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 Wellington ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Wellington takes around 15 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka to Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand is 15 hours 38 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 - WLG

Kilometers		10944 km
Statute Miles		6800 miles
Nautical Miles		5906 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 38 minutes

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Wellington International Airport Flight Route Map - CMB to WLG Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Wellington, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Wellington, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CMB - WLG

Time difference between Colombo (Sri Lanka) and Wellington (New Zealand) is 7 Hours 30 Minutes.
Wellington time is 7 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Colombo.

Location	Local Time
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-16, 22:07:14 +0530
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-12-17, 05:37:14 NZDT

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

Wellington International Airport (WLG / NZWN) Wellington, New Zealand