Distance From İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 3882 miles or 6247 kilometers or 3371 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 Ümraniye, Istanbul ( Turkey ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ümraniye, Istanbul and Colombo takes around 8 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base, Ümraniye, Istanbul, Turkey to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8 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 • - CMB

Kilometers		6247 km
Statute Miles		3882 miles
Nautical Miles		3371 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 55 minutes

İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ümraniye, Istanbul to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Ümraniye, Istanbul, Turkey and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Ümraniye, Istanbul (Turkey) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Ümraniye, Istanbul.

Location	Local Time
Ümraniye, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-15, 08:30:36 +03
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-15, 11:00:36 +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

İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base ( / LTBX) Ümraniye, Istanbul, Turkey

Destination

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