CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
12,175 km
7,565 miles
FGI
Apia
Samoa
Distance
12,175 km
7,565 mi / 6,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB FGI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Fagali'i Airport
IATA Code CMB FGI
ICAO Code VCBI NSFI
City Colombo Apia
Country Sri Lanka Samoa
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Apia
Elevation 30 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -13.850000, -171.740000

Colombo (CMB) to Apia (FGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa is 12,175 kilometers (7,565 miles / 6,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:02 in Colombo, it's 04:32 in Apia. 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 Apia (FGI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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