Distance From Paradise Island Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, NTC - CMB Distance

The distance from Paradise Island Airport (NTC) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 3615 miles or 5817 kilometers or 3139 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 Santa Carolina ( Mozambique ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Carolina and Colombo takes around 8 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Paradise Island Airport, Santa Carolina, Mozambique to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8 hours 18 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 • NTC - CMB

Kilometers		5817 km
Statute Miles		3615 miles
Nautical Miles		3139 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 18 minutes

Paradise Island Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - NTC to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santa Carolina, Mozambique and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Santa Carolina, Mozambique and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NTC - CMB

Time difference between Santa Carolina (Mozambique) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Santa Carolina.

Location	Local Time
Santa Carolina (Mozambique)	2026-09-12, 01:09:48 CAT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-12, 04:39:48 +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

Paradise Island Airport (NTC / ) Santa Carolina, Mozambique

Destination

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