Distance From Warton Aerodrome to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, WRT - CMB Distance

The distance from Warton Aerodrome (WRT) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 5524 miles or 8889 kilometers or 4797 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 Warton ( United Kingdom ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Warton and Colombo takes around 12 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Warton Aerodrome, Warton, United Kingdom to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 12 hours 41 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 • WRT - CMB

Kilometers		8889 km
Statute Miles		5524 miles
Nautical Miles		4797 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 41 minutes

Warton Aerodrome to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - WRT to CMB Flight Path

Location of Warton Aerodrome & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Warton, United Kingdom and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WRT - CMB

Time difference between Warton (United Kingdom) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Warton.

Location	Local Time
Warton (United Kingdom)	2025-12-15, 03:25:00 GMT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-15, 08:55:00 +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

Warton Aerodrome (WRT / EGNO) Warton, United Kingdom

Destination

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