AVU
Avu Avu Airport
Solomon Islands
9,117 km
5,665 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
9,117 km
5,665 mi / 4,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

AVU CMB
Airport Name Avu Avu Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code AVU CMB
ICAO Code AGGJ VCBI
City N/A Colombo
Country Solomon Islands Sri Lanka
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Asia/Colombo
Elevation 25 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -9.870000, 160.410000 7.180000, 79.880000

Avu Avu Airport (AVU) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Avu Avu Airport (AVU) in Avu Avu Airport, Solomon Islands to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 9,117 kilometers (5,665 miles / 4,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 01:49 in Avu Avu Airport, it's 20:19 in Colombo. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Avu Avu Airport (AVU) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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