Distance From Fakarava Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, FAV - CMB Distance

The distance from Fakarava Airport (FAV) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 9301 miles or 14969 kilometers or 8077 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 ( French Polynesia ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Colombo takes around 21 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Fakarava Airport, , French Polynesia to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 21 hours 23 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 • FAV - CMB

Kilometers		14969 km
Statute Miles		9301 miles
Nautical Miles		8077 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 23 minutes

Fakarava Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - FAV to CMB Flight Path

Location of Fakarava 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 , French Polynesia and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between , French Polynesia and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FAV - CMB

Time difference between (French Polynesia) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 15 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 15 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of .

Location	Local Time
(French Polynesia)	2026-05-01, 05:23:07 -10
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-05-01, 20:53:07 +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

Fakarava Airport (FAV / NTGF) , French Polynesia

Destination

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