CHY
Choiseul Bay Airport
Solomon Islands
8,626 km
5,360 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,626 km
5,360 mi / 4,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

CHY CMB
Airport Name Choiseul Bay Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code CHY CMB
ICAO Code AGGC VCBI
City N/A Colombo
Country Solomon Islands Sri Lanka
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Asia/Colombo
Elevation 0 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -6.710000, 156.400000 7.180000, 79.880000

Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) in Choiseul Bay Airport, Solomon Islands to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,626 kilometers (5,360 miles / 4,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 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 03:33 in Choiseul Bay Airport, it's 22:03 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 Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) follows a heading of 99° (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 Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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