Distance From Hanchey Army (Fort Rucker) Heliport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, HEY - CMB Distance

The distance from Hanchey Army (Fort Rucker) Heliport (HEY) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 9609 miles or 15463 kilometers or 8344 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 Fort Rucker Ozark ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Rucker Ozark and Colombo takes around 22 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hanchey Army (Fort Rucker) Heliport, Fort Rucker Ozark, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 22 hours 5 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 • HEY - CMB

Kilometers		15463 km
Statute Miles		9609 miles
Nautical Miles		8344 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 5 minutes

Hanchey Army (Fort Rucker) Heliport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - HEY to CMB Flight Path

Location of Hanchey Army (Fort Rucker) Heliport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Rucker Ozark to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Fort Rucker Ozark, United States and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HEY - CMB

Time difference between Fort Rucker Ozark (United States) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Fort Rucker Ozark.

Location	Local Time
Fort Rucker Ozark (United States)	2025-12-05, 10:15:15 EST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-05, 20:45:15 +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

Hanchey Army (Fort Rucker) Heliport (HEY / KHEY) Fort Rucker Ozark, United States

Destination

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