Distance From João Paulo II Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, PDL - CMB Distance

The distance from João Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 6752 miles or 10865 kilometers or 5863 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 Ponta Delgada ( Portugal ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ponta Delgada and Colombo takes around 15 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 15 hours 31 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 • PDL - CMB

Kilometers		10865 km
Statute Miles		6752 miles
Nautical Miles		5863 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 31 minutes

João Paulo II Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - PDL to CMB Flight Path

Location of João Paulo II Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ponta Delgada to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ponta Delgada, Portugal and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Ponta Delgada, Portugal and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PDL - CMB

Time difference between Ponta Delgada (Portugal) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 6 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Ponta Delgada.

Location	Local Time
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2025-12-06, 04:41:56 -01
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-06, 11:11:56 +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

João Paulo II Airport (PDL / LPPD) Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Destination

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