Distance From Merts Field to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Merts Field () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 9044 miles or 14555 kilometers or 7854 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 Wilmington ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wilmington and Colombo takes around 20 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Merts Field, Wilmington, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 20 hours 47 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		14555 km
Statute Miles		9044 miles
Nautical Miles		7854 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 47 minutes

Merts Field to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Wilmington, United States and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Wilmington, United States and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Wilmington (United States) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 9 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 9 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Wilmington.

Location	Local Time
Wilmington (United States)	2026-08-03, 17:49:59 EDT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-08-04, 03:19:59 +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

Merts Field ( / 3OH9) Wilmington, United States

Destination

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