Distance From Charles L Kelly Army Heliport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Charles L Kelly Army Heliport () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 9902 miles or 15936 kilometers or 8599 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 Fort Sam Houston ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Sam Houston and Colombo takes around 22 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Charles L Kelly Army Heliport, Fort Sam Houston, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 22 hours 45 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		15936 km
Statute Miles		9902 miles
Nautical Miles		8599 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 45 minutes

Charles L Kelly Army Heliport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of Charles L Kelly Army Heliport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Sam Houston to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Fort Sam Houston, United States and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Fort Sam Houston (United States) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Fort Sam Houston.

Location	Local Time
Fort Sam Houston (United States)	2026-08-08, 07:48:36 MDT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-08-08, 19:18:36 +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

Charles L Kelly Army Heliport ( / T22) Fort Sam Houston, United States

Destination

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