CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,531 km
2,815 miles
PLW
Palu-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
4,531 km
2,815 mi / 2,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
100°
east

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CMB PLW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mutiara Airport
IATA Code CMB PLW
ICAO Code VCBI WAML
City Colombo Palu-Celebes Island
Country Sri Lanka Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Makassar
Elevation 30 ft 284 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -0.920000, 119.910000

Colombo (CMB) to Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mutiara Airport (PLW) in Palu-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 4,531 kilometers (2,815 miles / 2,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 17:36 in Colombo, it's 20:06 in Palu-Celebes Island.

The return flight from Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 282° (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 Mutiara Airport (PLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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