Distance From Kelsey Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, KES - CMB Distance

The distance from Kelsey Airport (KES) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 8064 miles or 12978 kilometers or 7003 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 Kelsey ( Canada ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kelsey and Colombo takes around 18 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kelsey Airport, Kelsey, Canada to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 18 hours 32 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 • KES - CMB

Kilometers		12978 km
Statute Miles		8064 miles
Nautical Miles		7003 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 32 minutes

Kelsey Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - KES to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kelsey, Canada and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Kelsey, Canada and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KES - CMB

Time difference between Kelsey (Canada) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Kelsey.

Location	Local Time
Kelsey (Canada)	2026-10-28, 12:32:33 CDT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-10-28, 23:02:33 +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

Kelsey Airport (KES / CZEE) Kelsey, Canada

Destination

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