Distance From Tambaram Air Force Station to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Tambaram Air Force Station () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 396 miles or 638 kilometers or 344 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 Chennai ( India ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chennai and Colombo takes around 0 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tambaram Air Force Station, Chennai, India to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 0 hours 54 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 • - CMB

Kilometers		638 km
Statute Miles		396 miles
Nautical Miles		344 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 54 minutes

Tambaram Air Force Station to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of Tambaram Air Force Station & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Chennai to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Chennai, India and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
Chennai (India)	2026-09-13, 08:35:11 IST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-13, 08:35:11 +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

Tambaram Air Force Station ( / VOTX) Chennai, India

Destination

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