CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,204 km
6,341 miles
TAH
Tanna Airport
Vanuatu
Distance
10,204 km
6,341 mi / 5,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
109°
east southeast

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CMB TAH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tanna Airport
IATA Code CMB TAH
ICAO Code VCBI NVVW
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 30 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -19.460000, 169.220000

Colombo (CMB) to Tanna Airport (TAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tanna Airport (TAH) in Tanna Airport, Vanuatu is 10,204 kilometers (6,341 miles / 5,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 08:42 in Colombo, it's 14:12 in Tanna Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tanna Airport (TAH) 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 Tanna Airport (TAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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