Distance from Bangkok to Colombo
🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand → 🇱🇰 Colombo, Sri Lanka
The distance between Bangkok and Colombo is 2,380 kilometres (1,479 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), the initial heading is roughly west (253°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 3h 29m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Bangkok
Thailand
Thailand's vibrant capital, famous for ornate temples, floating markets, street food and buzzing nightlife along the Chao Phraya River.
Top sights: Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, Chatuchak Market, Khao San Road, floating markets
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's coastal commercial capital on the Indian Ocean, mixing colonial-era forts, Buddhist temples and a lively seaside promenade.
Top sights: Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Pettah Market, Old Dutch Hospital, National Museum
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Colombo from Bangkok?
- 2,380 km (1,479 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Bangkok to Colombo?
- About 3h 29m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Colombo from Bangkok?
- Colombo lies roughly to the west of Bangkok (initial bearing 253°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
More distances from Bangkok
See the country profiles for Thailand and Sri Lanka, or open the Asia distance calculator.