Distance From Watthana Nakhon Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Watthana Nakhon Airport () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 1590 miles or 2558 kilometers or 1381 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 Watthana Nakhon ( Thailand ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Watthana Nakhon and Colombo takes around 3 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Watthana Nakhon Airport, Watthana Nakhon, Thailand to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3 hours 39 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 • - CMB

Kilometers		2558 km
Statute Miles		1590 miles
Nautical Miles		1381 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 39 minutes

Watthana Nakhon Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Watthana Nakhon, Thailand and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Watthana Nakhon (Thailand) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 1 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 1 Hours 30 Minutes behind Watthana Nakhon.

Location	Local Time
Watthana Nakhon (Thailand)	2026-07-26, 23:32:25 +07
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-07-26, 22:02:25 +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

Watthana Nakhon Airport ( / VTBW) Watthana Nakhon, Thailand

Destination

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