Distance From Rurrenabaque Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, RBQ - CMB Distance

The distance from Rurrenabaque Airport (RBQ) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 10170 miles or 16366 kilometers or 8831 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 Rurrenabaque ( Bolivia ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rurrenabaque and Colombo takes around 23 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rurrenabaque Airport, Rurrenabaque, Bolivia to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 23 hours 22 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 • RBQ - CMB

Kilometers		16366 km
Statute Miles		10170 miles
Nautical Miles		8831 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 22 minutes

Rurrenabaque Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - RBQ to CMB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Rurrenabaque, Bolivia and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RBQ - CMB

Time difference between Rurrenabaque (Bolivia) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 9 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 9 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Rurrenabaque.

Location	Local Time
Rurrenabaque (Bolivia)	2026-03-19, 03:26:53 -04
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-19, 12:56:53 +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

Rurrenabaque Airport (RBQ / SLRQ) Rurrenabaque, Bolivia

Destination

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