Distance From Petersburg James A Johnson Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, PSG - CMB Distance

The distance from Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PSG) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 7642 miles or 12298 kilometers or 6636 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 Petersburg ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Petersburg and Colombo takes around 17 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Petersburg James A Johnson Airport, Petersburg, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 17 hours 34 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 • PSG - CMB

Kilometers		12298 km
Statute Miles		7642 miles
Nautical Miles		6636 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 34 minutes

Petersburg James A Johnson Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - PSG to CMB Flight Path

Location of Petersburg James A Johnson Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Petersburg, United States and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PSG - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
Petersburg (United States)	2025-12-04, 21:48:05 AKST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-05, 12:18:05 +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

Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PSG / PAPG) Petersburg, United States

Destination

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