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MRB to CMB: distance & flight time
Martinsburg (Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field) → Colombo (Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport)
8,921 mi
14,356 km · 7,752 nm
17h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,921 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 57m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MRB — Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field · Martinsburg, United States
- CMB — Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport · Colombo, Sri Lanka
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MRB
Near CMB
- RML · Colombo Ratmalana Airport25 mi away
- GIU · Sigiriya Air Force Base79 mi away
- ACJ · Anuradhapura Air Force Base86 mi away
- KCT · Koggala Airport87 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MRB from CMB?
The flight distance from Martinsburg (MRB) to Colombo (CMB) is 8,921 miles (14,356 km, 7,752 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MRB to CMB?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 57m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Martinsburg and Colombo?
Colombo is 9.5 hours ahead of Martinsburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MRB to CMB?
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