Distance From Borghorst Airfield to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Borghorst Airfield () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 5085 miles or 8183 kilometers or 4416 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 Steinfurt ( Germany ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Steinfurt and Colombo takes around 11 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Borghorst Airfield, Steinfurt, Germany to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 11 hours 41 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

Kilometers		8183 km
Statute Miles		5085 miles
Nautical Miles		4416 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 41 minutes

Borghorst Airfield to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Steinfurt, Germany and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Steinfurt, Germany and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
Steinfurt (Germany)	2026-03-17, 21:46:18 CET
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-18, 02:16:18 +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

Borghorst Airfield ( / ) Steinfurt, Germany

Destination

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