Distance From South Molle Island Helipad to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, SOI - CMB Distance

The distance from South Molle Island Helipad (SOI) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 5050 miles or 8127 kilometers or 4385 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 South Molle Island Resort ( Australia ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between South Molle Island Resort and Colombo takes around 11 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from South Molle Island Helipad, South Molle Island Resort, Australia to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 11 hours 36 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 • SOI - CMB

Kilometers		8127 km
Statute Miles		5050 miles
Nautical Miles		4385 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 36 minutes

South Molle Island Helipad to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - SOI to CMB Flight Path

Location of South Molle Island Helipad & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view South Molle Island Resort to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between South Molle Island Resort, Australia and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SOI - CMB

Time difference between South Molle Island Resort (Australia) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes behind South Molle Island Resort.

Location	Local Time
South Molle Island Resort (Australia)	2026-03-19, 05:07:13 AEST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-19, 00:37:13 +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

South Molle Island Helipad (SOI / YSML) South Molle Island Resort, Australia

Destination

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