Distance From Brawley Municipal Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, BWC - CMB Distance

The distance from Brawley Municipal Airport (BWC) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 9482 miles or 15260 kilometers or 8235 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 Brawley ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Brawley and Colombo takes around 21 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Brawley Municipal Airport, Brawley, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 21 hours 48 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 • BWC - CMB

Kilometers		15260 km
Statute Miles		9482 miles
Nautical Miles		8235 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 48 minutes

Brawley Municipal Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - BWC to CMB Flight Path

Location of Brawley Municipal Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Brawley, United States and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BWC - CMB

Time difference between Brawley (United States) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 13 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 13 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Brawley.

Location	Local Time
Brawley (United States)	2025-12-07, 01:59:25 PST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-07, 15:29:25 +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

Brawley Municipal Airport (BWC / KBWC) Brawley, United States

Destination

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