Distance From Shaniko Cattle Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Shaniko Cattle Airport () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 8610 miles or 13857 kilometers or 7477 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 Shaniko ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shaniko and Colombo takes around 19 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shaniko Cattle Airport, Shaniko, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 19 hours 47 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 • - CMB

Kilometers		13857 km
Statute Miles		8610 miles
Nautical Miles		7477 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 47 minutes

Shaniko Cattle Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shaniko, United States and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Shaniko, United States and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Shaniko (United States) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 12 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 12 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Shaniko.

Location	Local Time
Shaniko (United States)	2025-12-15, 21:56:10 MST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-16, 10:26:10 +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

Shaniko Cattle Airport ( / OG54) Shaniko, United States

Destination

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