Distance From MacDill Air Force Base to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, MCF - CMB Distance

The distance from MacDill Air Force Base (MCF) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 9746 miles or 15685 kilometers or 8464 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 Tampa ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tampa and Colombo takes around 22 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 22 hours 24 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 • MCF - CMB

Kilometers		15685 km
Statute Miles		9746 miles
Nautical Miles		8464 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 24 minutes

MacDill Air Force Base to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - MCF to CMB Flight Path

Location of MacDill Air Force Base & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Tampa to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MCF - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
Tampa (United States)	2025-12-06, 01:53:18 EST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-06, 12:23:18 +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

MacDill Air Force Base (MCF / KMCF) Tampa, United States

Destination

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