CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,903 km
4,289 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
6,903 km
4,289 mi / 3,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB VAI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code CMB VAI
ICAO Code VCBI AYVN
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 30 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Colombo (CMB) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 6,903 kilometers (4,289 miles / 3,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 21:10 in Colombo, it's 01:40 in Vanimo Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 280° (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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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