Distance From Fort Sherman Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Fort Sherman Airport () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 10638 miles or 17121 kilometers or 9238 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 Fort Sherman ( Panama ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Sherman and Colombo takes around 24 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Fort Sherman Airport, Fort Sherman, Panama to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 24 hours 27 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		17121 km
Statute Miles		10638 miles
Nautical Miles		9238 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 27 minutes

Fort Sherman Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Fort Sherman, Panama and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Fort Sherman, Panama and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Fort Sherman (Panama) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Fort Sherman.

Location	Local Time
Fort Sherman (Panama)	2025-01-15, 11:56:53 EST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-01-15, 22:26:53 +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

Fort Sherman Airport ( / MPFS) Fort Sherman, Panama

Destination

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