Distance From Sigiriya Air Force Base to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, GIU - CMB Distance

The distance from Sigiriya Air Force Base (GIU) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 79 miles or 127 kilometers or 69 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 Sigiriya ( Sri Lanka ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sigiriya and Colombo takes around 0 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sigiriya Air Force Base, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 0 hours 10 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 • GIU - CMB

Kilometers		127 km
Statute Miles		79 miles
Nautical Miles		69 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 10 minutes

Sigiriya Air Force Base to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - GIU to CMB Flight Path

Location of Sigiriya Air Force Base & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Sigiriya, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GIU - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
Sigiriya (Sri Lanka)	2026-10-29, 02:38:41 +0530
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-10-29, 02:38:41 +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

Sigiriya Air Force Base (GIU / VCCS) Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Destination

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