Distance From Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, TAL - CMB Distance

The distance from Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport (TAL) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 6787 miles or 10922 kilometers or 5894 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 Tanana ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tanana and Colombo takes around 15 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport, Tanana, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 15 hours 36 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 • TAL - CMB

Kilometers		10922 km
Statute Miles		6787 miles
Nautical Miles		5894 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 36 minutes

Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - TAL to CMB Flight Path

Location of Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Tanana to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • TAL - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
Tanana (United States)	2026-09-22, 01:35:29 AKDT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-22, 15:05:29 +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

Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport (TAL / PATA) Tanana, United States

Destination

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