CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,989 km
6,828 miles
OHA
RNZAF Base Ohakea
New Zealand
Distance
10,989 km
6,828 mi / 5,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB OHA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport RNZAF Base Ohakea
IATA Code CMB OHA
ICAO Code VCBI NZOH
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 30 ft 164 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -40.210000, 175.390000

Colombo (CMB) to RNZAF Base Ohakea (OHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to RNZAF Base Ohakea (OHA) in RNZAF Base Ohakea, New Zealand is 10,989 kilometers (6,828 miles / 5,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 New Zealand. 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 00:30 in Colombo, it's 08:00 in RNZAF Base Ohakea. 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 RNZAF Base Ohakea (OHA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 272° (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 RNZAF Base Ohakea (OHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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