Airport Comparison
| CMB | UOA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Mururoa Atoll Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | UOA |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | NTTX |
| City | Colombo | Mururoa Atoll |
| Country | Sri Lanka | French Polynesia |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 7 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | -21.870000, -138.920000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Mururoa Atoll (UOA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mururoa Atoll Airport (UOA) in Mururoa Atoll, French Polynesia is 15,548 kilometers (9,661 miles / 8,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.
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 18:14 in Colombo, it's 02:44 in Mururoa Atoll. 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 Mururoa Atoll (UOA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). 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 Mururoa Atoll Airport (UOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.