Distance From Thief River Falls Regional Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, TVF - CMB Distance

The distance from Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 8612 miles or 13860 kilometers or 7479 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 Thief River Falls ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Thief River Falls and Colombo takes around 19 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Thief River Falls Regional Airport, Thief River Falls, United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 19 hours 48 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 • TVF - CMB

Kilometers		13860 km
Statute Miles		8612 miles
Nautical Miles		7479 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 48 minutes

Thief River Falls Regional Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - TVF to CMB Flight Path

Location of Thief River Falls Regional Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Thief River Falls to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Thief River Falls, United States and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TVF - CMB

Time difference between Thief River Falls (United States) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Thief River Falls.

Location	Local Time
Thief River Falls (United States)	2026-02-02, 01:55:36 CST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-02-02, 13:25:36 +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

Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF / KTVF) Thief River Falls, United States

Destination

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