CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,610 km
4,729 miles
WSU
Wasu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,610 km
4,729 mi / 4,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
99°
east

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CMB WSU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Wasu Airport
IATA Code CMB WSU
ICAO Code VCBI AYWS
City Colombo Wasu
Country Sri Lanka Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 30 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -5.960000, 147.200000

Colombo (CMB) to Wasu (WSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Wasu Airport (WSU) in Wasu, Papua New Guinea is 7,610 kilometers (4,729 miles / 4,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 20:12 in Colombo, it's 00:42 in Wasu. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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