Distance From Boun Neau Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, PCQ - CMB Distance

The distance from Boun Neau Airport (PCQ) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 1776 miles or 2859 kilometers or 1543 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 Phongsaly ( Laos ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Phongsaly and Colombo takes around 4 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Boun Neau Airport, Phongsaly, Laos to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 4 hours 5 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 • PCQ - CMB

Kilometers		2859 km
Statute Miles		1776 miles
Nautical Miles		1543 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 5 minutes

Boun Neau Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - PCQ to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Phongsaly, Laos and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Phongsaly, Laos and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PCQ - CMB

Time difference between Phongsaly (Laos) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 1 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 1 Hours 30 Minutes behind Phongsaly.

Location	Local Time
Phongsaly (Laos)	2026-03-18, 22:34:18 +07
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-18, 21:04:18 +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

Boun Neau Airport (PCQ / VLFL) Phongsaly, Laos

Destination

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