Distance From Piet Retief Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Piet Retief Airport () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 4041 miles or 6503 kilometers or 3509 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 Piet Retief ( South Africa ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Piet Retief and Colombo takes around 9 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Piet Retief Airport, Piet Retief, South Africa to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 9 hours 17 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 • - CMB

Kilometers		6503 km
Statute Miles		4041 miles
Nautical Miles		3509 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 17 minutes

Piet Retief Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Piet Retief, South Africa and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Piet Retief (South Africa) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Piet Retief.

Location	Local Time
Piet Retief (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 09:08:43 SAST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-02-07, 12:38:43 +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

Piet Retief Airport ( / FAPF) Piet Retief, South Africa

Destination

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