Distance From Makemo Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, MKP - CMB Distance

The distance from Makemo Airport (MKP) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 9429 miles or 15174 kilometers or 8188 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 Makemo ( French Polynesia ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Makemo and Colombo takes around 21 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Makemo Airport, Makemo, French Polynesia to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 21 hours 40 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 • MKP - CMB

Kilometers		15174 km
Statute Miles		9429 miles
Nautical Miles		8188 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 40 minutes

Makemo Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - MKP to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Makemo, French Polynesia and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Makemo, French Polynesia and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MKP - CMB

Time difference between Makemo (French Polynesia) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 15 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 15 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Makemo.

Location	Local Time
Makemo (French Polynesia)	2026-04-30, 18:51:25 -10
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-05-01, 10:21:25 +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

Makemo Airport (MKP / NTGM) Makemo, French Polynesia

Destination

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