Distance From Beni Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, BNC - CMB Distance

The distance from Beni Airport (BNC) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 3503 miles or 5637 kilometers or 3042 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 Beni ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Beni and Colombo takes around 8 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Beni Airport, Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8 hours 3 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 • BNC - CMB

Kilometers		5637 km
Statute Miles		3503 miles
Nautical Miles		3042 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 3 minutes

Beni Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - BNC to CMB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BNC - CMB

Time difference between Beni (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Beni.

Location	Local Time
Beni (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-04-29, 19:16:18 CAT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-04-29, 22:46:18 +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

Beni Airport (BNC / FZNP) Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

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