AHE
Ahe Atoll
French Polynesia
14,920 km
9,271 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
14,920 km
9,271 mi / 8,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

AHE CMB
Airport Name Ahe Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code AHE CMB
ICAO Code NTHE VCBI
City Ahe Atoll Colombo
Country French Polynesia Sri Lanka
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Colombo
Elevation 11 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -14.430000, -146.260000 7.180000, 79.880000

Ahe Atoll (AHE) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ahe Airport (AHE) in Ahe Atoll, French Polynesia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 14,920 kilometers (9,271 miles / 8,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 French Polynesia 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 18:39 in Ahe Atoll, it's 10:09 in Colombo. With a 15.5-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 Ahe Atoll (AHE) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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