Distance From Frings Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Frings Airport () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 9032 miles or 14535 kilometers or 7844 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 Leeds ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Leeds and Colombo takes around 20 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Frings Airport, Leeds, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 20 hours 45 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		14535 km
Statute Miles		9032 miles
Nautical Miles		7844 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 45 minutes

Frings Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of Frings Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Leeds to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Leeds (United States) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Leeds.

Location	Local Time
Leeds (United States)	2026-09-17, 07:01:09 CDT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-17, 17:31:09 +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

Frings Airport ( / 65IS) Leeds, United States

Destination

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