Distance From Rongelap Island Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, RNP - CMB Distance

The distance from Rongelap Island Airport (RNP) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 5921 miles or 9529 kilometers or 5142 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 Rongelap Island ( Marshall Islands ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rongelap Island and Colombo takes around 13 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rongelap Island Airport, Rongelap Island, Marshall Islands to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 13 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 • RNP - CMB

Kilometers		9529 km
Statute Miles		5921 miles
Nautical Miles		5142 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 36 minutes

Rongelap Island Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - RNP to CMB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Rongelap Island, Marshall Islands and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RNP - CMB

Time difference between Rongelap Island (Marshall Islands) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 6 Hours 30 Minutes behind Rongelap Island.

Location	Local Time
Rongelap Island (Marshall Islands)	2026-10-28, 22:32:39 +12
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-10-28, 16:02:39 +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

Rongelap Island Airport (RNP / ) Rongelap Island, Marshall Islands

Destination

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