Distance From Ellen Church Field to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Ellen Church Field () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 8909 miles or 14337 kilometers or 7736 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 Cresco ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cresco and Colombo takes around 20 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ellen Church Field, Cresco, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 20 hours 28 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		14337 km
Statute Miles		8909 miles
Nautical Miles		7736 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 28 minutes

Ellen Church Field to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of Ellen Church Field & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Cresco to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
Cresco (United States)	2025-12-15, 14:17:55 CST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-16, 01:47:55 +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

Ellen Church Field ( / KCJJ) Cresco, United States

Destination

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