Distance From Rodríguez Ballón International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, AQP - CMB Distance

The distance from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 10409 miles or 16751 kilometers or 9039 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 Arequipa ( Peru ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arequipa and Colombo takes around 23 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, Arequipa, Peru to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 23 hours 55 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 • AQP - CMB

Kilometers		16751 km
Statute Miles		10409 miles
Nautical Miles		9039 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 55 minutes

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - AQP to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Arequipa, Peru and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Arequipa, Peru and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AQP - CMB

Time difference between Arequipa (Peru) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Arequipa.

Location	Local Time
Arequipa (Peru)	2026-03-19, 04:34:30 -05
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-19, 15:04:30 +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

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP / SPQU) Arequipa, Peru

Destination

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