Distance From Vardø Airport, Svartnes to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, VAW - CMB Distance

The distance from Vardø Airport, Svartnes (VAW) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 4857 miles or 7816 kilometers or 4218 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 Vardø ( Norway ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vardø and Colombo takes around 11 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vardø Airport, Svartnes, Vardø, Norway to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 11 hours 9 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 • VAW - CMB

Kilometers		7816 km
Statute Miles		4857 miles
Nautical Miles		4218 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 9 minutes

Vardø Airport, Svartnes to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - VAW to CMB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Vardø, Norway and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VAW - CMB

Time difference between Vardø (Norway) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Vardø.

Location	Local Time
Vardø (Norway)	2026-03-15, 22:51:24 CET
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-16, 03:21:24 +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

Vardø Airport, Svartnes (VAW / ENSS) Vardø, Norway

Destination

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