Distance From Reykjahlíð Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, MVA - CMB Distance

The distance from Reykjahlíð Airport (MVA) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 5959 miles or 9590 kilometers or 5175 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 Myvatn ( Iceland ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Myvatn and Colombo takes around 13 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Reykjahlíð Airport, Myvatn, Iceland to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 13 hours 42 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 • MVA - CMB

Kilometers		9590 km
Statute Miles		5959 miles
Nautical Miles		5175 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 42 minutes

Reykjahlíð Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - MVA to CMB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Myvatn, Iceland and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MVA - CMB

Time difference between Myvatn (Iceland) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Myvatn.

Location	Local Time
Myvatn (Iceland)	2026-07-30, 11:22:13 GMT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-07-30, 16:52:13 +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

Reykjahlíð Airport (MVA / BIRL) Myvatn, Iceland

Destination

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