Distance From Rotorua Lakes Water Aerodrome to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Rotorua Lakes Water Aerodrome () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 6870 miles or 11057 kilometers or 5966 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 Lake Rotorua ( New Zealand ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lake Rotorua and Colombo takes around 15 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rotorua Lakes Water Aerodrome, Lake Rotorua, New Zealand to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 15 hours 47 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		11057 km
Statute Miles		6870 miles
Nautical Miles		5966 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 47 minutes

Rotorua Lakes Water Aerodrome to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of Rotorua Lakes Water Aerodrome & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lake Rotorua to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Lake Rotorua, New Zealand and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Lake Rotorua (New Zealand) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 6 Hours 30 Minutes behind Lake Rotorua.

Location	Local Time
Lake Rotorua (New Zealand)	2026-09-12, 23:50:00 NZST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-12, 17:20:00 +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

Rotorua Lakes Water Aerodrome ( / NZRL) Lake Rotorua, New Zealand

Destination

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