CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,636 km
4,745 miles
TPI
Tapini
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,636 km
4,745 mi / 4,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB TPI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tapini Airport
IATA Code CMB TPI
ICAO Code VCBI AYTI
City Colombo Tapini
Country Sri Lanka Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 30 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -8.360000, 146.990000

Colombo (CMB) to Tapini (TPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea is 7,636 kilometers (4,745 miles / 4,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 18:48 in Colombo, it's 23:18 in Tapini. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,070 feet between the two airports. Tapini Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

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

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