Distance From Pilot Point Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, PIP - CMB Distance

The distance from Pilot Point Airport (PIP) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 6938 miles or 11165 kilometers or 6025 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 Pilot Point ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pilot Point and Colombo takes around 15 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pilot Point Airport, Pilot Point, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 15 hours 57 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 • PIP - CMB

Kilometers		11165 km
Statute Miles		6938 miles
Nautical Miles		6025 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 57 minutes

Pilot Point Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - PIP to CMB Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Pilot Point, United States and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PIP - CMB

Time difference between Pilot Point (United States) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 13 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 13 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Pilot Point.

Location	Local Time
Pilot Point (United States)	2026-09-23, 15:24:01 AKDT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-24, 04:54:01 +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

Pilot Point Airport (PIP / PAPN) Pilot Point, United States

Destination

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