BPN
Balikpapan-Borneo Island
Indonesia
4,212 km
2,617 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
4,212 km
2,617 mi / 2,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BPN CMB
Airport Name Sepinggan International Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BPN CMB
ICAO Code WALL VCBI
City Balikpapan-Borneo Island Colombo
Country Indonesia Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Makassar Asia/Colombo
Elevation 12 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -1.270000, 116.890000 7.180000, 79.880000

Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, Indonesia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 4,212 kilometers (2,617 miles / 2,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Indonesia with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:27 in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, it's 15:57 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) follows a heading of 101° (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 Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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