Distance From Melfi Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, MEF - CMB Distance

The distance from Melfi Airport (MEF) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 4228 miles or 6803 kilometers or 3671 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 Melfi ( Chad ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melfi and Colombo takes around 9 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Melfi Airport, Melfi, Chad to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 9 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 • MEF - CMB

Kilometers		6803 km
Statute Miles		4228 miles
Nautical Miles		3671 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 43 minutes

Melfi Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - MEF to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Melfi, Chad and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Melfi, Chad and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MEF - CMB

Time difference between Melfi (Chad) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Melfi.

Location	Local Time
Melfi (Chad)	2026-06-13, 21:59:24 WAT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-06-14, 02:29:24 +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

Melfi Airport (MEF / ) Melfi, Chad

Destination

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