CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,977 km
6,199 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
9,977 km
6,199 mi / 5,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
107°
east southeast

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CMB SWJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code CMB SWJ
ICAO Code VCBI NVSX
City Colombo Malekula Island
Country Sri Lanka Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Colombo (CMB) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 9,977 kilometers (6,199 miles / 5,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 02:06 in Colombo, it's 07:36 in Malekula Island. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Malekula Island (SWJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 278° (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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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