CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
11,087 km
6,889 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
11,087 km
6,889 mi / 5,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB VAU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code CMB VAU
ICAO Code VCBI NFNV
City Colombo Vatukoula
Country Sri Lanka Fiji
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 30 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Colombo (CMB) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 11,087 kilometers (6,889 miles / 5,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Fiji. 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 18:56 in Colombo, it's 01:26 in Vatukoula. With a 6.5-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 Vatukoula (VAU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 275° (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 Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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