Distance From Nelson Seaplane Base to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Nelson Seaplane Base () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 8386 miles or 13495 kilometers or 7282 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 Nelson ( Canada ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nelson and Colombo takes around 19 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nelson Seaplane Base, Nelson, Canada to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 19 hours 16 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		13495 km
Statute Miles		8386 miles
Nautical Miles		7282 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 16 minutes

Nelson Seaplane Base to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nelson, Canada and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Nelson, Canada and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Nelson (Canada) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 12 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 12 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Nelson.

Location	Local Time
Nelson (Canada)	2026-08-02, 07:35:50 MST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-08-02, 20:05:50 +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

Nelson Seaplane Base ( / CAD8) Nelson, Canada

Destination

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