Distance From Benito Salas Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, NVA - CMB Distance

The distance from Benito Salas Airport (NVA) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 10588 miles or 17039 kilometers or 9194 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 Neiva ( Colombia ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Neiva and Colombo takes around 24 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Benito Salas Airport, Neiva, Colombia to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 24 hours 20 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 • NVA - CMB

Kilometers		17039 km
Statute Miles		10588 miles
Nautical Miles		9194 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 20 minutes

Benito Salas Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - NVA to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Neiva, Colombia and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Neiva, Colombia and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NVA - CMB

Time difference between Neiva (Colombia) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Neiva.

Location	Local Time
Neiva (Colombia)	2026-03-19, 03:35:52 -05
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-19, 14:05:52 +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

Benito Salas Airport (NVA / SKNV) Neiva, Colombia

Destination

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