Distance From Sheikh ul Alam International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, SXR - CMB Distance

The distance from Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (SXR) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 1881 miles or 3027 kilometers or 1634 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 Srinagar ( India ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Srinagar and Colombo takes around 4 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sheikh ul Alam International Airport, Srinagar, India to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 4 hours 19 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 • SXR - CMB

Kilometers		3027 km
Statute Miles		1881 miles
Nautical Miles		1634 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 19 minutes

Sheikh ul Alam International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - SXR to CMB Flight Path

Location of Sheikh ul Alam International Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Srinagar, India and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SXR - CMB

Time difference between Srinagar (India) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Srinagar (India)	2025-12-15, 20:39:54 IST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-15, 20:39:54 +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

Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (SXR / VISR) Srinagar, India

Destination

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