CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,182 km
4,463 miles
KRJ
Karawari Airstrip
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,182 km
4,463 mi / 3,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB KRJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Karawari Airstrip
IATA Code CMB KRJ
ICAO Code VCBI AYQA
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 30 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -4.600000, 143.520000

Colombo (CMB) to Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) in Karawari Airstrip, Papua New Guinea is 7,182 kilometers (4,463 miles / 3,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Sri Lanka with Papua New Guinea. 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 20:30 in Colombo, it's 01:00 in Karawari Airstrip. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 280° (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 Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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