Distance From Makin Island Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, MTK - CMB Distance

The distance from Makin Island Airport (MTK) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 6402 miles or 10303 kilometers or 5560 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 Makin Island ( Kiribati ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Makin Island and Colombo takes around 14 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Makin Island Airport, Makin Island, Kiribati to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 14 hours 43 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 • MTK - CMB

Kilometers		10303 km
Statute Miles		6402 miles
Nautical Miles		5560 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 43 minutes

Makin Island Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - MTK to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Makin Island, Kiribati and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Makin Island, Kiribati and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MTK - CMB

Time difference between Makin Island (Kiribati) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 6 Hours 30 Minutes behind Makin Island.

Location	Local Time
Makin Island (Kiribati)	2026-03-20, 16:48:20 +12
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-20, 10:18:20 +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

Makin Island Airport (MTK / NGMN) Makin Island, Kiribati

Destination

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