Distance From Rabi Island Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, RBI - CMB Distance

The distance from Rabi Island Airport (RBI) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 7025 miles or 11305 kilometers or 6100 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 Rabi Island ( Fiji ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rabi Island and Colombo takes around 16 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rabi Island Airport, Rabi Island, Fiji to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 16 hours 8 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 • RBI - CMB

Kilometers		11305 km
Statute Miles		7025 miles
Nautical Miles		6100 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 8 minutes

Rabi Island Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - RBI to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rabi Island, Fiji and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Rabi Island, Fiji and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RBI - CMB

Time difference between Rabi Island (Fiji) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 6 Hours 30 Minutes behind Rabi Island.

Location	Local Time
Rabi Island (Fiji)	2025-12-16, 06:56:56 +12
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-16, 00:26:56 +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

Rabi Island Airport (RBI / NFFR) Rabi Island, Fiji

Destination

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