CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
11,767 km
7,312 miles
NFO
Angaha
Tonga
Distance
11,767 km
7,312 mi / 6,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB NFO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mata'aho Airport
IATA Code CMB NFO
ICAO Code VCBI NFTO
City Colombo Angaha
Country Sri Lanka Tonga
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 30 ft 160 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -15.570000, -175.630000

Colombo (CMB) to Angaha (NFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mata'aho Airport (NFO) in Angaha, Tonga is 11,767 kilometers (7,312 miles / 6,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Tonga. 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 00:14 in Colombo, it's 07:44 in Angaha. With a 7.5-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 Angaha (NFO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 273° (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 Mata'aho Airport (NFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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