CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,631 km
5,363 miles
PNI
Pohnpei Island
Micronesia
Distance
8,631 km
5,363 mi / 4,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
84°
east

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CMB PNI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Pohnpei International Airport
IATA Code CMB PNI
ICAO Code VCBI PTPN
City Colombo Pohnpei Island
Country Sri Lanka Micronesia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Pohnpei
Elevation 30 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 6.990000, 158.210000

Colombo (CMB) to Pohnpei Island (PNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) in Pohnpei Island, Micronesia is 8,631 kilometers (5,363 miles / 4,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Micronesia. 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 22:25 in Colombo, it's 03:55 in Pohnpei Island. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pohnpei Island (PNI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 276° (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 Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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