Distance From Moshi Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, QSI - CMB Distance

The distance from Moshi Airport (QSI) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 3024 miles or 4866 kilometers or 2626 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 Moshi ( Tanzania ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Moshi and Colombo takes around 6 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Moshi Airport, Moshi, Tanzania to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 6 hours 57 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 • QSI - CMB

Kilometers		4866 km
Statute Miles		3024 miles
Nautical Miles		2626 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 57 minutes

Moshi Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - QSI to CMB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Moshi, Tanzania and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • QSI - CMB

Time difference between Moshi (Tanzania) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Moshi.

Location	Local Time
Moshi (Tanzania)	2026-10-24, 00:18:19 EAT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-10-24, 02:48:19 +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

Moshi Airport (QSI / HTMS) Moshi, Tanzania

Destination

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