CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,053 km
6,247 miles
LNB
Lamen Bay
Vanuatu
Distance
10,053 km
6,247 mi / 5,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
107°
east southeast

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CMB LNB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lamen Bay Airport
IATA Code CMB LNB
ICAO Code VCBI NVSM
City Colombo Lamen Bay
Country Sri Lanka Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 30 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -16.580000, 168.160000

Colombo (CMB) to Lamen Bay (LNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lamen Bay Airport (LNB) in Lamen Bay, Vanuatu is 10,053 kilometers (6,247 miles / 5,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 21:13 in Colombo, it's 02:43 in Lamen Bay. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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