Distance From Nioki Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, NIO - CMB Distance

The distance from Nioki Airport (NIO) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 4343 miles or 6989 kilometers or 3771 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 Nioki ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nioki and Colombo takes around 9 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nioki Airport, Nioki, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 9 hours 59 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 • NIO - CMB

Kilometers		6989 km
Statute Miles		4343 miles
Nautical Miles		3771 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 59 minutes

Nioki Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - NIO to CMB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Nioki, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NIO - CMB

Time difference between Nioki (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Nioki.

Location	Local Time
Nioki (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-01-29, 11:45:19 WAT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-01-29, 16:15:19 +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

Nioki Airport (NIO / FZBI) Nioki, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

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