CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,709 km
9,761 miles
TKV
Tatakoto
French Polynesia
Distance
15,709 km
9,761 mi / 8,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB TKV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tatakoto Airport
IATA Code CMB TKV
ICAO Code VCBI NTGO
City Colombo Tatakoto
Country Sri Lanka French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 30 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -17.360000, -138.450000

Colombo (CMB) to Tatakoto (TKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tatakoto Airport (TKV) in Tatakoto, French Polynesia is 15,709 kilometers (9,761 miles / 8,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 French Polynesia. 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 20:24 in Colombo, it's 04:54 in Tatakoto. With a 15.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tatakoto (TKV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 260° (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 Tatakoto Airport (TKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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