Distance From Senai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, JHB - CMB Distance

The distance from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 1682 miles or 2707 kilometers or 1461 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 Johor Bahru ( Malaysia ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johor Bahru and Colombo takes around 3 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Senai International Airport, Johor Bahru, Malaysia to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3 hours 52 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 • JHB - CMB

Kilometers		2707 km
Statute Miles		1682 miles
Nautical Miles		1461 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 52 minutes

Senai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - JHB to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JHB - CMB

Time difference between Johor Bahru (Malaysia) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Johor Bahru.

Location	Local Time
Johor Bahru (Malaysia)	2025-12-16, 01:28:41 +08
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-15, 22:58:41 +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

Senai International Airport (JHB / WMKJ) Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Destination

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