Distance From Santo Pekoa International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, SON - CMB Distance

The distance from Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 6175 miles or 9937 kilometers or 5362 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 Luganville ( Vanuatu ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Luganville and Colombo takes around 14 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santo Pekoa International Airport, Luganville, Vanuatu to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 14 hours 11 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 • SON - CMB

Kilometers		9937 km
Statute Miles		6175 miles
Nautical Miles		5362 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 11 minutes

Santo Pekoa International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - SON to CMB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Luganville, Vanuatu and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SON - CMB

Time difference between Luganville (Vanuatu) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes behind Luganville.

Location	Local Time
Luganville (Vanuatu)	2026-03-16, 07:15:37 +11
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-16, 01:45:37 +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

Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON / NVSS) Luganville, Vanuatu

Destination

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