CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,958 km
6,188 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
9,958 km
6,188 mi / 5,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB ZGU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code CMB ZGU
ICAO Code VCBI NVSQ
City Colombo Gaua Island
Country Sri Lanka Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Colombo (CMB) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 9,958 kilometers (6,188 miles / 5,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 14:05 in Colombo, it's 19:35 in Gaua Island. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gaua Island (ZGU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 278° (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 Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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