CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,283 km
3,904 miles
NBX
Nabire-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,283 km
3,904 mi / 3,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB NBX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Nabire Airport
IATA Code CMB NBX
ICAO Code VCBI WABI
City Colombo Nabire-Papua Island
Country Sri Lanka Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 30 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -3.370000, 135.500000

Colombo (CMB) to Nabire-Papua Island (NBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Nabire Airport (NBX) in Nabire-Papua Island, Indonesia is 6,283 kilometers (3,904 miles / 3,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 18:36 in Colombo, it's 22:06 in Nabire-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 Nabire-Papua Island (NBX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 281° (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 Nabire Airport (NBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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