Distance From Maota Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, MXS - CMB Distance

The distance from Maota Airport (MXS) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 7530 miles or 12118 kilometers or 6539 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 Maota ( Samoa ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Maota and Colombo takes around 17 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Maota Airport, Maota, Samoa to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 17 hours 18 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 • MXS - CMB

Kilometers		12118 km
Statute Miles		7530 miles
Nautical Miles		6539 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 18 minutes

Maota Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - MXS to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Maota, Samoa and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Maota, Samoa and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MXS - CMB

Time difference between Maota (Samoa) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 7 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 7 Hours 30 Minutes behind Maota.

Location	Local Time
Maota (Samoa)	2026-06-18, 01:26:30 +13
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-06-17, 17:56:30 +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

Maota Airport (MXS / NSMA) Maota, Samoa

Destination

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