Distance From Norman Manley International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, KIN - CMB Distance

The distance from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 10082 miles or 16226 kilometers or 8756 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 Kingston ( Jamaica ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kingston and Colombo takes around 23 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston, Jamaica to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 23 hours 10 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 • KIN - CMB

Kilometers		16226 km
Statute Miles		10082 miles
Nautical Miles		8756 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 10 minutes

Norman Manley International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - KIN to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kingston, Jamaica and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Kingston, Jamaica and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIN - CMB

Time difference between Kingston (Jamaica) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Kingston.

Location	Local Time
Kingston (Jamaica)	2026-05-19, 23:24:07 EST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-05-20, 09:54:07 +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

Norman Manley International Airport (KIN / MKJP) Kingston, Jamaica

Destination

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