CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
11,047 km
6,864 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
11,047 km
6,864 mi / 5,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB NAN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Nadi International Airport
IATA Code CMB NAN
ICAO Code VCBI NFFN
City Colombo Nadi
Country Sri Lanka Fiji
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 30 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Colombo (CMB) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 11,047 kilometers (6,864 miles / 5,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Fiji. 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 16:06 in Colombo, it's 22:36 in Nadi. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nadi (NAN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 275° (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 Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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