CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,078 km
4,398 miles
SBE
Suabi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,078 km
4,398 mi / 3,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB SBE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Suabi Airport
IATA Code CMB SBE
ICAO Code VCBI AYSA
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 30 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -6.100000, 142.280000

Colombo (CMB) to Suabi Airport (SBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Suabi Airport (SBE) in Suabi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 7,078 kilometers (4,398 miles / 3,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 Papua New Guinea. 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 17:05 in Colombo, it's 21:35 in Suabi Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Suabi Airport (SBE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 281° (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 Suabi Airport (SBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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