Distance From Rio Grande Regional Hospital Helipad to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Rio Grande Regional Hospital Helipad () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 10128 miles or 16299 kilometers or 8795 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 McAllen ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between McAllen and Colombo takes around 23 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rio Grande Regional Hospital Helipad, McAllen, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 23 hours 17 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 • - CMB

Kilometers		16299 km
Statute Miles		10128 miles
Nautical Miles		8795 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 17 minutes

Rio Grande Regional Hospital Helipad to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of Rio Grande Regional Hospital Helipad & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view McAllen to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between McAllen (United States) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 12 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 12 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of McAllen.

Location	Local Time
McAllen (United States)	2026-06-23, 15:48:15 MST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-06-24, 04:18:15 +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

Rio Grande Regional Hospital Helipad ( / ) McAllen, United States

Destination

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