Distance From Houari Boumediene Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, ALG - CMB Distance

The distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 5185 miles or 8344 kilometers or 4503 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 Algiers ( Algeria ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Algiers and Colombo takes around 11 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Houari Boumediene Airport, Algiers, Algeria to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 11 hours 55 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 • ALG - CMB

Kilometers		8344 km
Statute Miles		5185 miles
Nautical Miles		4503 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 55 minutes

Houari Boumediene Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - ALG to CMB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Algiers, Algeria and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ALG - CMB

Time difference between Algiers (Algeria) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Algiers.

Location	Local Time
Algiers (Algeria)	2025-12-14, 03:51:17 CET
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-14, 08:21:17 +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

Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG / DAAG) Algiers, Algeria

Destination

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