CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,202 km
6,339 miles
IPA
Ipota
Vanuatu
Distance
10,202 km
6,339 mi / 5,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
109°
east southeast

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CMB IPA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ipota Airport
IATA Code CMB IPA
ICAO Code VCBI NVVI
City Colombo Ipota
Country Sri Lanka Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 30 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -18.860000, 169.280000

Colombo (CMB) to Ipota (IPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ipota Airport (IPA) in Ipota, Vanuatu is 10,202 kilometers (6,339 miles / 5,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 03:45 in Colombo, it's 09:15 in Ipota. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ipota (IPA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 277° (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 Ipota Airport (IPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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