CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,401 km
4,599 miles
WAO
Wabo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,401 km
4,599 mi / 3,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB WAO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Wabo Airport
IATA Code CMB WAO
ICAO Code VCBI AYWB
City Colombo Wabo
Country Sri Lanka Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 30 ft 132 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -6.990000, 145.080000

Colombo (CMB) to Wabo (WAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Wabo Airport (WAO) in Wabo, Papua New Guinea is 7,401 kilometers (4,599 miles / 3,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 22:50 in Colombo, it's 03:20 in Wabo. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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