Distance From Katanda Rusthuru Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Katanda Rusthuru Airport () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 3525 miles or 5673 kilometers or 3062 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 Katanda Rusthuru ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Katanda Rusthuru and Colombo takes around 8 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Katanda Rusthuru Airport, Katanda Rusthuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8 hours 6 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		5673 km
Statute Miles		3525 miles
Nautical Miles		3062 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 6 minutes

Katanda Rusthuru Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of Katanda Rusthuru Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Katanda Rusthuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Katanda Rusthuru (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Katanda Rusthuru.

Location	Local Time
Katanda Rusthuru (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-03-19, 20:31:56 CAT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-20, 00:01:56 +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

Katanda Rusthuru Airport ( / FZNK) Katanda Rusthuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

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