Distance From Nimpo Lake Seaplane Base to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Nimpo Lake Seaplane Base () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 8068 miles or 12985 kilometers or 7007 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from Nimpo Lake ( Canada ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nimpo Lake and Colombo takes around 18 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nimpo Lake Seaplane Base, Nimpo Lake, Canada to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 18 hours 33 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		12985 km
Statute Miles		8068 miles
Nautical Miles		7007 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 33 minutes

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

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Nimpo Lake, Canada and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
Nimpo Lake (Canada)	2026-03-20, 17:57:29 PDT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-21, 06:27:29 +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

Nimpo Lake Seaplane Base ( / CAF8) Nimpo Lake, Canada

Destination

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