Distance From John M. Foree Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from John M. Foree Airport () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 9140 miles or 14710 kilometers or 7938 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 New Castle ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Castle and Colombo takes around 21 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from John M. Foree Airport, New Castle, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 21 hours 0 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		14710 km
Statute Miles		9140 miles
Nautical Miles		7938 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 0 minutes

John M. Foree Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of John M. Foree Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view New Castle to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between New Castle, United States and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
New Castle (United States)	2025-12-16, 22:39:58 EST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-17, 09:09:58 +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

John M. Foree Airport ( / 12KY) New Castle, United States

Destination

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