APW
Apia
Samoa
12,146 km
7,547 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
12,146 km
7,547 mi / 6,558 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

APW CMB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code APW CMB
ICAO Code NSFA VCBI
City Apia Colombo
Country Samoa Sri Lanka
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Colombo
Elevation 58 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 7.180000, 79.880000

Apia (APW) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 12,146 kilometers (7,547 miles / 6,558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:28 in Apia, it's 13:58 in Colombo. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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