Distance From Candle 2 Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, CDL - CMB Distance

The distance from Candle 2 Airport (CDL) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 6525 miles or 10500 kilometers or 5666 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 Candle ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Candle and Colombo takes around 15 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Candle 2 Airport, Candle, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 15 hours 0 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 • CDL - CMB

Kilometers		10500 km
Statute Miles		6525 miles
Nautical Miles		5666 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 0 minutes

Candle 2 Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - CDL to CMB Flight Path

Location of Candle 2 Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Candle to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Candle, United States and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Candle, United States and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CDL - CMB

Time difference between Candle (United States) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 14 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 14 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Candle.

Location	Local Time
Candle (United States)	2026-11-08, 17:54:03 AKST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-11-09, 08:24:03 +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

Candle 2 Airport (CDL / AK75) Candle, United States

Destination

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