Distance From Nunam Iqua Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, SXP - CMB Distance

The distance from Nunam Iqua Airport (SXP) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 6554 miles or 10547 kilometers or 5691 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 Nunam Iqua ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nunam Iqua and Colombo takes around 15 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nunam Iqua Airport, Nunam Iqua, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 15 hours 4 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 • SXP - CMB

Kilometers		10547 km
Statute Miles		6554 miles
Nautical Miles		5691 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 4 minutes

Nunam Iqua Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - SXP to CMB Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Nunam Iqua, United States and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SXP - CMB

Time difference between Nunam Iqua (United States) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 14 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 14 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Nunam Iqua.

Location	Local Time
Nunam Iqua (United States)	2025-12-14, 22:13:09 AKST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-15, 12:43:09 +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

Nunam Iqua Airport (SXP / ) Nunam Iqua, United States

Destination

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