AIT
Aitutaki
CK
13,454 km
8,360 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
13,454 km
8,360 mi / 7,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

AIT CMB
Airport Name Aitutaki Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code AIT CMB
ICAO Code NCAI VCBI
City Aitutaki Colombo
Country CK Sri Lanka
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga Asia/Colombo
Elevation 14 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -18.830000, -159.760000 7.180000, 79.880000

Aitutaki (AIT) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitutaki Airport (AIT) in Aitutaki, CK to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 13,454 kilometers (8,360 miles / 7,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 CK 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 11:40 in Aitutaki, it's 03:10 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 Aitutaki (AIT) follows a heading of 108° (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 Aitutaki Airport (AIT) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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