Distance From Rochester International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, RST - CMB Distance

The distance from Rochester International Airport (RST) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 8875 miles or 14283 kilometers or 7707 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 Rochester ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rochester and Colombo takes around 20 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport, Rochester, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 20 hours 24 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 • RST - CMB

Kilometers		14283 km
Statute Miles		8875 miles
Nautical Miles		7707 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 24 minutes

Rochester International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - RST to CMB Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • RST - CMB

Time difference between Rochester (United States) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Rochester.

Location	Local Time
Rochester (United States)	2025-12-16, 11:32:35 CST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-16, 23:02:35 +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

Rochester International Airport (RST / KRST) Rochester, United States

Destination

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