Distance From Walvis Bay Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, WVB - CMB Distance

The distance from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 4871 miles or 7840 kilometers or 4230 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 Walvis Bay ( Namibia ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Walvis Bay and Colombo takes around 11 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Walvis Bay Airport, Walvis Bay, Namibia to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 11 hours 12 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 • WVB - CMB

Kilometers		7840 km
Statute Miles		4871 miles
Nautical Miles		4230 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 12 minutes

Walvis Bay Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - WVB to CMB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Walvis Bay, Namibia and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WVB - CMB

Time difference between Walvis Bay (Namibia) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Walvis Bay.

Location	Local Time
Walvis Bay (Namibia)	2026-01-29, 07:53:23 CAT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-01-29, 11:23:23 +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

Walvis Bay Airport (WVB / FYWB) Walvis Bay, Namibia

Destination

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