Distance From Ellensburg (Rotor Ranch) Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Ellensburg (Rotor Ranch) Airport () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 8483 miles or 13651 kilometers or 7366 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 ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Colombo takes around 19 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ellensburg (Rotor Ranch) Airport, , United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 19 hours 30 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		13651 km
Statute Miles		8483 miles
Nautical Miles		7366 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 30 minutes

Ellensburg (Rotor Ranch) Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of Ellensburg (Rotor Ranch) Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
(United States)	2026-06-20, 03:58:26 MDT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-06-20, 15:28:26 +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

Ellensburg (Rotor Ranch) Airport ( / 79WT) , United States

Destination

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