Distance From First Air Field to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from First Air Field () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 8406 miles or 13528 kilometers or 7300 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 Monroe ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

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

Estimated flight time from First Air Field, Monroe, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 19 hours 19 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		13528 km
Statute Miles		8406 miles
Nautical Miles		7300 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 19 minutes

First Air Field to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of First Air Field & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Monroe to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
Monroe (United States)	2026-09-18, 05:03:44 MDT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-18, 16:33:44 +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

First Air Field ( / ) Monroe, United States

Destination

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