Distance From Raja Bhoj International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, BHO - CMB Distance

The distance from Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 1126 miles or 1812 kilometers or 978 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 Bhopal ( India ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bhopal and Colombo takes around 2 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Raja Bhoj International Airport, Bhopal, India to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 2 hours 35 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 • BHO - CMB

Kilometers		1812 km
Statute Miles		1126 miles
Nautical Miles		978 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 35 minutes

Raja Bhoj International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - BHO to CMB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Bhopal, India and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BHO - CMB

Time difference between Bhopal (India) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Bhopal (India)	2026-09-12, 20:41:58 IST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-12, 20:41:58 +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

Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO / VABP) Bhopal, India

Destination

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