Distance From Emporia Municipal Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, EMP - CMB Distance

The distance from Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 9282 miles or 14938 kilometers or 8061 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 Emporia ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Emporia and Colombo takes around 21 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Emporia Municipal Airport, Emporia, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 21 hours 20 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 • EMP - CMB

Kilometers		14938 km
Statute Miles		9282 miles
Nautical Miles		8061 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 20 minutes

Emporia Municipal Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - EMP to CMB Flight Path

Location of Emporia Municipal Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Emporia, United States and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • EMP - CMB

Time difference between Emporia (United States) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 9 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 9 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Emporia.

Location	Local Time
Emporia (United States)	2026-05-04, 12:30:12 EDT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-05-04, 22:00:12 +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

Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP / KEMP) Emporia, United States

Destination

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