Distance From José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, GYE - CMB Distance

The distance from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 11001 miles or 17705 kilometers or 9554 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 Guayaquil ( Ecuador ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Guayaquil and Colombo takes around 25 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, Guayaquil, Ecuador to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 25 hours 17 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 • GYE - CMB

Kilometers		17705 km
Statute Miles		11001 miles
Nautical Miles		9554 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		25 hours 17 minutes

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - GYE to CMB Flight Path

Location of José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Guayaquil to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Guayaquil, Ecuador and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GYE - CMB

Time difference between Guayaquil (Ecuador) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Guayaquil.

Location	Local Time
Guayaquil (Ecuador)	2025-12-13, 08:36:28 -05
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-13, 19:06:28 +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

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE / SEGU) Guayaquil, Ecuador

Destination

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