Distance From Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, CEK - CMB Distance

The distance from Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (CEK) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 3476 miles or 5594 kilometers or 3019 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 Chelyabinsk ( Russia ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chelyabinsk and Colombo takes around 7 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport, Chelyabinsk, Russia to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 7 hours 59 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 • CEK - CMB

Kilometers		5594 km
Statute Miles		3476 miles
Nautical Miles		3019 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 59 minutes

Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - CEK to CMB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Chelyabinsk, Russia and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CEK - CMB

Time difference between Chelyabinsk (Russia) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 0 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 0 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Chelyabinsk.

Location	Local Time
Chelyabinsk (Russia)	2026-09-15, 05:51:34 +05
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-15, 06:21:34 +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

Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (CEK / USCC) Chelyabinsk, Russia

Destination

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