Distance From Melinda Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, MDB - CMB Distance

The distance from Melinda Airport (MDB) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 10581 miles or 17028 kilometers or 9189 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 Melinda ( Belize ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melinda and Colombo takes around 24 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Melinda Airport, Melinda, Belize to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 24 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 • MDB - CMB

Kilometers		17028 km
Statute Miles		10581 miles
Nautical Miles		9189 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 19 minutes

Melinda Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - MDB to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Melinda, Belize and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Melinda, Belize and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MDB - CMB

Time difference between Melinda (Belize) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Melinda.

Location	Local Time
Melinda (Belize)	2026-10-29, 02:26:34 CST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-10-29, 13:56:34 +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

Melinda Airport (MDB / ) Melinda, Belize

Destination

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