Distance From Fulton County Airport Brown Field to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, FTY - CMB Distance

The distance from Fulton County Airport Brown Field (FTY) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 9428 miles or 15173 kilometers or 8187 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 Atlanta ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Atlanta and Colombo takes around 21 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Fulton County Airport Brown Field, Atlanta, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 21 hours 40 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 • FTY - CMB

Kilometers		15173 km
Statute Miles		9428 miles
Nautical Miles		8187 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 40 minutes

Fulton County Airport Brown Field to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - FTY to CMB Flight Path

Location of Fulton County Airport Brown Field & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Atlanta to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • FTY - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
Atlanta (United States)	2026-06-20, 06:05:46 EDT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-06-20, 15:35:46 +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

Fulton County Airport Brown Field (FTY / KFTY) Atlanta, United States

Destination

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