CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
11,144 km
6,925 miles
FUN
Funafuti
Tuvalu
Distance
11,144 km
6,925 mi / 6,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB FUN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Funafuti International Airport
IATA Code CMB FUN
ICAO Code VCBI NGFU
City Colombo Funafuti
Country Sri Lanka Tuvalu
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Funafuti
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -8.530000, 179.200000

Colombo (CMB) to Funafuti (FUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Funafuti International Airport (FUN) in Funafuti, Tuvalu is 11,144 kilometers (6,925 miles / 6,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Tuvalu. 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 06:29 in Colombo, it's 12:59 in Funafuti. With a 6.5-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 Funafuti (FUN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 276° (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 Funafuti International Airport (FUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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