Distance From Nietz Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Nietz Airport () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 8922 miles or 14358 kilometers or 7748 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 Bowling Green ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bowling Green and Colombo takes around 20 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nietz Airport, Bowling Green, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 20 hours 30 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		14358 km
Statute Miles		8922 miles
Nautical Miles		7748 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 30 minutes

Nietz Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Bowling Green (United States) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Bowling Green.

Location	Local Time
Bowling Green (United States)	2025-12-16, 05:23:19 EST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-16, 15:53:19 +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

Nietz Airport ( / 6OH7) Bowling Green, United States

Destination

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