CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,053 km
5,625 miles
MBU
Mbambanakira
Solomon Islands
Distance
9,053 km
5,625 mi / 4,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
101°
east

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CMB MBU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Babanakira Airport
IATA Code CMB MBU
ICAO Code VCBI AGGI
City Colombo Mbambanakira
Country Sri Lanka Solomon Islands
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -9.750000, 159.840000

Colombo (CMB) to Mbambanakira (MBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Babanakira Airport (MBU) in Mbambanakira, Solomon Islands is 9,053 kilometers (5,625 miles / 4,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 18:52 in Colombo, it's 00:22 in Mbambanakira. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mbambanakira (MBU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 279° (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 Babanakira Airport (MBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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