CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,863 km
4,265 miles
MDP
Mindiptana-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,863 km
4,265 mi / 3,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB MDP
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mindiptana Airport
IATA Code CMB MDP
ICAO Code VCBI WAKD
City Colombo Mindiptana-Papua Island
Country Sri Lanka Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 30 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -5.750000, 140.370000

Colombo (CMB) to Mindiptana-Papua Island (MDP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mindiptana Airport (MDP) in Mindiptana-Papua Island, Indonesia is 6,863 kilometers (4,265 miles / 3,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:51 in Colombo, it's 23:21 in Mindiptana-Papua Island. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mindiptana-Papua Island (MDP) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 281° (west northwest). 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 Mindiptana Airport (MDP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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