Distance From Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, BWE - CMB Distance

The distance from Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport (BWE) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 4958 miles or 7979 kilometers or 4306 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 Braunschweig ( Germany ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Braunschweig and Colombo takes around 11 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport, Braunschweig, Germany to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 11 hours 23 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 • BWE - CMB

Kilometers		7979 km
Statute Miles		4958 miles
Nautical Miles		4306 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 23 minutes

Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - BWE to CMB Flight Path

Location of Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Braunschweig, Germany and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BWE - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
Braunschweig (Germany)	2026-03-19, 00:34:45 CET
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-19, 05:04:45 +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

Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport (BWE / EDVE) Braunschweig, Germany

Destination

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