Distance From George Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from George Airport () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 8983 miles or 14456 kilometers or 7801 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 Somonauk ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Somonauk and Colombo takes around 20 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from George Airport, Somonauk, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 20 hours 39 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		14456 km
Statute Miles		8983 miles
Nautical Miles		7801 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 39 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
Somonauk (United States)	2025-12-16, 04:41:06 CST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-16, 16:11:06 +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

George Airport ( / 2LL9) Somonauk, United States

Destination

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