Distance From Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, NLA - CMB Distance

The distance from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 3782 miles or 6086 kilometers or 3284 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 Ndola ( Zambia ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ndola and Colombo takes around 8 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport, Ndola, Zambia to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8 hours 41 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 • NLA - CMB

Kilometers		6086 km
Statute Miles		3782 miles
Nautical Miles		3284 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 41 minutes

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - NLA to CMB Flight Path

Location of Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ndola to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Ndola, Zambia and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NLA - CMB

Time difference between Ndola (Zambia) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Ndola.

Location	Local Time
Ndola (Zambia)	2026-08-04, 00:47:43 CAT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-08-04, 04:17:43 +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

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA / FLSK) Ndola, Zambia

Destination

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