CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,571 km
4,704 miles
LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,571 km
4,704 mi / 4,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB LAE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lae Nadzab Airport
IATA Code CMB LAE
ICAO Code VCBI AYNZ
City Colombo Nadzab
Country Sri Lanka Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 30 ft 239 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -6.570000, 146.730000

Colombo (CMB) to Nadzab (LAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea is 7,571 kilometers (4,704 miles / 4,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 17:36 in Colombo, it's 22:06 in Nadzab. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nadzab (LAE) 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 Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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