Distance From Gordil Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, GDI - CMB Distance

The distance from Gordil Airport (GDI) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 3975 miles or 6396 kilometers or 3452 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 Melle ( Central African Republic ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melle and Colombo takes around 9 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gordil Airport, Melle, Central African Republic to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 9 hours 8 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 • GDI - CMB

Kilometers		6396 km
Statute Miles		3975 miles
Nautical Miles		3452 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 8 minutes

Gordil Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - GDI to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Melle, Central African Republic and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Melle, Central African Republic and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GDI - CMB

Time difference between Melle (Central African Republic) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Melle.

Location	Local Time
Melle (Central African Republic)	2026-03-19, 15:12:44 WAT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-19, 19:42:44 +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

Gordil Airport (GDI / FEGL) Melle, Central African Republic

Destination

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