Distance From Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, STW - CMB Distance

The distance from Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (STW) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 3459 miles or 5566 kilometers or 3004 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 Stavropol ( Russia ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Stavropol and Colombo takes around 7 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport, Stavropol, Russia to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 7 hours 57 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 • STW - CMB

Kilometers		5566 km
Statute Miles		3459 miles
Nautical Miles		3004 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 57 minutes

Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - STW to CMB Flight Path

Location of Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Stavropol, Russia and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • STW - CMB

Time difference between Stavropol (Russia) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Stavropol.

Location	Local Time
Stavropol (Russia)	2026-03-21, 04:47:24 MSK
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-21, 07:17:24 +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

Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (STW / URMT) Stavropol, Russia

Destination

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