Distance From Thisted Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, TED - CMB Distance

The distance from Thisted Airport (TED) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 5100 miles or 8207 kilometers or 4429 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 Thisted ( Denmark ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Thisted and Colombo takes around 11 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Thisted Airport, Thisted, Denmark to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 11 hours 43 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 • TED - CMB

Kilometers		8207 km
Statute Miles		5100 miles
Nautical Miles		4429 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 43 minutes

Thisted Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - TED to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Thisted, Denmark and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Thisted, Denmark and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TED - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
Thisted (Denmark)	2026-09-13, 14:21:59 CEST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-13, 17:51:59 +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

Thisted Airport (TED / EKTS) Thisted, Denmark

Destination

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