CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,036 km
6,236 miles
SSR
Pentecost Island
Vanuatu
Distance
10,036 km
6,236 mi / 5,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
106°
east southeast

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CMB SSR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sara Airport
IATA Code CMB SSR
ICAO Code VCBI NVSH
City Colombo Pentecost Island
Country Sri Lanka Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -15.470000, 168.150000

Colombo (CMB) to Pentecost Island (SSR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sara Airport (SSR) in Pentecost Island, Vanuatu is 10,036 kilometers (6,236 miles / 5,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 18:52 in Colombo, it's 00:22 in Pentecost Island. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pentecost Island (SSR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 277° (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 Sara Airport (SSR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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