Distance From Military Helipads (3x) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Military Helipads (3x) () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 2716 miles or 4371 kilometers or 2359 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 Al Mulayda ( Saudi Arabia ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Al Mulayda and Colombo takes around 6 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Military Helipads (3x), Al Mulayda, Saudi Arabia to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 6 hours 14 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		4371 km
Statute Miles		2716 miles
Nautical Miles		2359 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 14 minutes

Military Helipads (3x) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of Military Helipads (3x) & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Al Mulayda to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Al Mulayda, Saudi Arabia and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Al Mulayda (Saudi Arabia) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Al Mulayda.

Location	Local Time
Al Mulayda (Saudi Arabia)	2026-08-04, 16:20:15 +03
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-08-04, 18:50:15 +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

Military Helipads (3x) ( / ) Al Mulayda, Saudi Arabia

Destination

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