Distance From Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, CMB - BKK Distance

The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is 1486 miles or 2392 kilometers or 1291 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 Colombo ( Sri Lanka ) to Bangkok ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Bangkok takes around 3 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand is 3 hours 25 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 - BKK

Kilometers		2392 km
Statute Miles		1486 miles
Nautical Miles		1291 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 25 minutes

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport Flight Route Map - CMB to BKK Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bangkok, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CMB - BKK

Time difference between Colombo (Sri Lanka) and Bangkok (Thailand) is 1 Hours 30 Minutes.
Bangkok time is 1 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Colombo.

Location	Local Time
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-01-15, 18:33:38 +0530
Bangkok (Thailand)	2025-01-15, 20:03:38 +07

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

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

Destination

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK / VTBS) Bangkok, Thailand