Distance From Marula Game Lodge Heliport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Marula Game Lodge Heliport () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 4056 miles or 6528 kilometers or 3523 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 Motetema ( South Africa ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Motetema and Colombo takes around 9 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Marula Game Lodge Heliport, Motetema, South Africa to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 9 hours 19 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 • - CMB

Kilometers		6528 km
Statute Miles		4056 miles
Nautical Miles		3523 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 19 minutes

Marula Game Lodge Heliport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of Marula Game Lodge Heliport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Motetema to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Motetema, South Africa and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Motetema (South Africa) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Motetema.

Location	Local Time
Motetema (South Africa)	2026-04-03, 12:54:40 SAST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-04-03, 16:24:40 +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

Marula Game Lodge Heliport ( / ) Motetema, South Africa

Destination

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