CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,878 km
4,274 miles
WAR
Waris-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,878 km
4,274 mi / 3,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
98°
east

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CMB WAR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Waris Airport
IATA Code CMB WAR
ICAO Code VCBI WAJR
City Colombo Waris-Papua Island
Country Sri Lanka Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 30 ft 1 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -3.220000, 140.980000

Colombo (CMB) to Waris-Papua Island (WAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Waris Airport (WAR) in Waris-Papua Island, Indonesia is 6,878 kilometers (4,274 miles / 3,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:19 in Colombo, it's 23:49 in Waris-Papua Island. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Waris-Papua Island (WAR) 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 Waris Airport (WAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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