Distance From Samaná El Catey International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, AZS - CMB Distance

The distance from Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 9677 miles or 15574 kilometers or 8404 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 Samana ( Dominican Republic ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Samana and Colombo takes around 22 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Samaná El Catey International Airport, Samana, Dominican Republic to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 22 hours 14 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 • AZS - CMB

Kilometers		15574 km
Statute Miles		9677 miles
Nautical Miles		8404 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 14 minutes

Samaná El Catey International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - AZS to CMB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Samana, Dominican Republic and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AZS - CMB

Time difference between Samana (Dominican Republic) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 9 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 9 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Samana.

Location	Local Time
Samana (Dominican Republic)	2026-07-28, 15:44:29 AST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-07-29, 01:14:29 +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

Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS / MDCY) Samana, Dominican Republic

Destination

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