Airport Comparison
| CMB | GTN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Glentanner Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | GTN |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | NZGT |
| City | Colombo | Glentanner Station |
| Country | Sri Lanka | New Zealand |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 1,824 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | -43.910000, 170.130000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Glentanner Station (GTN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Glentanner Airport (GTN) in Glentanner Station, New Zealand is 10,580 kilometers (6,574 miles / 5,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.
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 New Zealand. 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 11:52 in Colombo, it's 19:22 in Glentanner Station. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,794 feet between the two airports. Glentanner Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.
The return flight from Glentanner Station (GTN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 275° (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 Glentanner Airport (GTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.