Distance From Shaikh Zaid Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, RYK - CMB Distance

The distance from Shaikh Zaid Airport (RYK) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 1594 miles or 2565 kilometers or 1384 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 Rahim Yar Khan ( Pakistan ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rahim Yar Khan and Colombo takes around 3 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shaikh Zaid Airport, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3 hours 39 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 • RYK - CMB

Kilometers		2565 km
Statute Miles		1594 miles
Nautical Miles		1384 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 39 minutes

Shaikh Zaid Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - RYK to CMB Flight Path

Location of Shaikh Zaid Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rahim Yar Khan to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RYK - CMB

Time difference between Rahim Yar Khan (Pakistan) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 0 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 0 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Rahim Yar Khan.

Location	Local Time
Rahim Yar Khan (Pakistan)	2026-06-15, 13:23:21 PKT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-06-15, 13:53:21 +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

Shaikh Zaid Airport (RYK / OPRK) Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan

Destination

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