Distance From Nankina Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, NKN - CMB Distance

The distance from Nankina Airport (NKN) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 4677 miles or 7526 kilometers or 4061 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 Gwarawon ( Papua New Guinea ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gwarawon and Colombo takes around 10 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nankina Airport, Gwarawon, Papua New Guinea to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 10 hours 45 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 • NKN - CMB

Kilometers		7526 km
Statute Miles		4677 miles
Nautical Miles		4061 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 45 minutes

Nankina Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - NKN to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gwarawon, Papua New Guinea and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Gwarawon, Papua New Guinea and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKN - CMB

Time difference between Gwarawon (Papua New Guinea) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes behind Gwarawon.

Location	Local Time
Gwarawon (Papua New Guinea)	2026-05-05, 01:01:42 +10
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-05-04, 20:31:42 +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

Nankina Airport (NKN / AYNA) Gwarawon, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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