Distance From Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, GWS - CMB Distance

The distance from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 9178 miles or 14771 kilometers or 7970 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 Glenwood Springs ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Glenwood Springs and Colombo takes around 21 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport, Glenwood Springs, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 21 hours 6 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 • GWS - CMB

Kilometers		14771 km
Statute Miles		9178 miles
Nautical Miles		7970 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 6 minutes

Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - GWS to CMB Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • GWS - CMB

Time difference between Glenwood Springs (United States) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 12 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 12 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Glenwood Springs.

Location	Local Time
Glenwood Springs (United States)	2026-11-06, 15:11:01 MST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-11-07, 03:41:01 +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

Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS / KGWS) Glenwood Springs, United States

Destination

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