CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,999 km
4,349 miles
LMI
Lumi
Papua New Guinea
Distance
6,999 km
4,349 mi / 3,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB LMI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lumi Airport
IATA Code CMB LMI
ICAO Code VCBI AYLU
City Colombo Lumi
Country Sri Lanka Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 30 ft 1,750 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -3.480000, 142.040000

Colombo (CMB) to Lumi (LMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lumi Airport (LMI) in Lumi, Papua New Guinea is 6,999 kilometers (4,349 miles / 3,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 16:26 in Colombo, it's 20:56 in Lumi. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,720 feet between the two airports. Lumi Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

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

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