Distance From Gwalior Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, GWL - CMB Distance

The distance from Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 1325 miles or 2133 kilometers or 1151 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 Gwalior ( India ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gwalior and Colombo takes around 3 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gwalior Airport, Gwalior, India to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3 hours 2 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 • GWL - CMB

Kilometers		2133 km
Statute Miles		1325 miles
Nautical Miles		1151 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 2 minutes

Gwalior Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - GWL to CMB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Gwalior, India and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GWL - CMB

Time difference between Gwalior (India) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Gwalior (India)	2026-03-18, 18:04:51 IST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-18, 18:04:51 +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

Gwalior Airport (GWL / VIGR) Gwalior, India

Destination

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