Distance From Sherman Army Air Field to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, FLV - CMB Distance

The distance from Sherman Army Air Field (FLV) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 9203 miles or 14811 kilometers or 7992 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 Fort Leavenworth ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Leavenworth and Colombo takes around 21 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sherman Army Air Field, Fort Leavenworth, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 21 hours 9 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 • FLV - CMB

Kilometers		14811 km
Statute Miles		9203 miles
Nautical Miles		7992 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 9 minutes

Sherman Army Air Field to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - FLV to CMB Flight Path

Location of Sherman Army Air Field & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Leavenworth to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • FLV - CMB

Time difference between Fort Leavenworth (United States) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 9 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 9 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Fort Leavenworth.

Location	Local Time
Fort Leavenworth (United States)	2026-03-19, 10:23:38 EDT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-19, 19:53:38 +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

Sherman Army Air Field (FLV / KFLV) Fort Leavenworth, United States

Destination

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