Distance From Luabo Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, LBM - CMB Distance

The distance from Luabo Airport (LBM) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 3468 miles or 5581 kilometers or 3012 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 Luabo ( Mozambique ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Luabo and Colombo takes around 7 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Luabo Airport, Luabo, Mozambique to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 7 hours 58 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 • LBM - CMB

Kilometers		5581 km
Statute Miles		3468 miles
Nautical Miles		3012 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 58 minutes

Luabo Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - LBM to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Luabo, Mozambique and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Luabo, Mozambique and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LBM - CMB

Time difference between Luabo (Mozambique) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Luabo.

Location	Local Time
Luabo (Mozambique)	2026-07-27, 16:12:02 CAT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-07-27, 19:42:02 +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

Luabo Airport (LBM / ) Luabo, Mozambique

Destination

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