Distance From Benin Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, BNI - CMB Distance

The distance from Benin Airport (BNI) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 5092 miles or 8194 kilometers or 4422 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 Benin ( Nigeria ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Benin and Colombo takes around 11 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Benin Airport, Benin, Nigeria to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 11 hours 42 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 • BNI - CMB

Kilometers		8194 km
Statute Miles		5092 miles
Nautical Miles		4422 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 42 minutes

Benin Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - BNI to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Benin, Nigeria and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Benin, Nigeria and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BNI - CMB

Time difference between Benin (Nigeria) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Benin.

Location	Local Time
Benin (Nigeria)	2026-05-03, 19:25:46 WAT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-05-03, 23:55:46 +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

Benin Airport (BNI / DNBE) Benin, Nigeria

Destination

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