ABF
Abaiang
Kiribati
10,331 km
6,419 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
10,331 km
6,419 mi / 5,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

ABF CMB
Airport Name Abaiang Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code ABF CMB
ICAO Code NGAB VCBI
City Abaiang Colombo
Country Kiribati Sri Lanka
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Colombo
Elevation 0 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 1.800000, 173.040000 7.180000, 79.880000

Abaiang (ABF) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abaiang Airport (ABF) in Abaiang, Kiribati to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 10,331 kilometers (6,419 miles / 5,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Kiribati with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:55 in Abaiang, it's 15:25 in Colombo. 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 Colombo (CMB) to Abaiang (ABF) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abaiang Airport (ABF) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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