Distance From Waimea Kohala Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, MUE - CMB Distance

The distance from Waimea Kohala Airport (MUE) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 8221 miles or 13231 kilometers or 7139 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 Waimea (Kamuela) ( United States ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Waimea (Kamuela) and Colombo takes around 18 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Waimea Kohala Airport, Waimea (Kamuela), United States to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 18 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 • MUE - CMB

Kilometers		13231 km
Statute Miles		8221 miles
Nautical Miles		7139 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 54 minutes

Waimea Kohala Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - MUE to CMB Flight Path

Location of Waimea Kohala Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Waimea (Kamuela) to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Waimea (Kamuela), United States and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Waimea (Kamuela), United States and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MUE - CMB

Time difference between Waimea (Kamuela) (United States) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 15 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 15 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Waimea (Kamuela).

Location	Local Time
Waimea (Kamuela) (United States)	2026-03-21, 20:18:10 HST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-22, 11:48:10 +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

Waimea Kohala Airport (MUE / PHMU) Waimea (Kamuela), United States

Destination

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