CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,107 km
5,659 miles
RNL
Rennell Island
Solomon Islands
Distance
9,107 km
5,659 mi / 4,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB RNL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Rennell/Tingoa Airport
IATA Code CMB RNL
ICAO Code VCBI AGGR
City Colombo Rennell Island
Country Sri Lanka Solomon Islands
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -11.530000, 160.060000

Colombo (CMB) to Rennell Island (RNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Rennell/Tingoa Airport (RNL) in Rennell Island, Solomon Islands is 9,107 kilometers (5,659 miles / 4,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 22:11 in Colombo, it's 03:41 in Rennell Island. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rennell Island (RNL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 279° (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 Rennell/Tingoa Airport (RNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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