Distance From Silva Bay Seaplane Base to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, SYF - CMB Distance

The distance from Silva Bay Seaplane Base (SYF) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 8292 miles or 13345 kilometers or 7201 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 Gabriola Island ( Canada ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gabriola Island and Colombo takes around 19 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Silva Bay Seaplane Base, Gabriola Island, Canada to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 19 hours 3 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 • SYF - CMB

Kilometers		13345 km
Statute Miles		8292 miles
Nautical Miles		7201 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 3 minutes

Silva Bay Seaplane Base to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - SYF to CMB Flight Path

Location of Silva Bay Seaplane Base & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gabriola Island to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gabriola Island, Canada and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Gabriola Island, Canada and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SYF - CMB

Time difference between Gabriola Island (Canada) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 12 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 12 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Gabriola Island.

Location	Local Time
Gabriola Island (Canada)	2026-03-20, 01:53:21 PDT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-20, 14:23:21 +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

Silva Bay Seaplane Base (SYF / ) Gabriola Island, Canada

Destination

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