Distance From Kawito Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, KWO - CMB Distance

The distance from Kawito Airport (KWO) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 4461 miles or 7178 kilometers or 3874 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 Kawito ( Papua New Guinea ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kawito and Colombo takes around 10 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kawito Airport, Kawito, Papua New Guinea to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 10 hours 15 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 • KWO - CMB

Kilometers		7178 km
Statute Miles		4461 miles
Nautical Miles		3874 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 15 minutes

Kawito Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - KWO to CMB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kawito, Papua New Guinea and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWO - CMB

Time difference between Kawito (Papua New Guinea) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes behind Kawito.

Location	Local Time
Kawito (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-15, 18:39:01 +10
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-15, 14:09:01 +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

Kawito Airport (KWO / AYKW) Kawito, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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