AIU
Atiu Island
CK
13,618 km
8,462 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
13,618 km
8,462 mi / 7,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
266°
west

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AIU CMB
Airport Name Enua Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code AIU CMB
ICAO Code NCAT VCBI
City Atiu Island Colombo
Country CK Sri Lanka
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga Asia/Colombo
Elevation 36 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -19.970000, -158.120000 7.180000, 79.880000

Atiu Island (AIU) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Enua Airport (AIU) in Atiu Island, CK to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 13,618 kilometers (8,462 miles / 7,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 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 14:14 in Atiu Island, it's 05:44 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 Atiu Island (AIU) follows a heading of 109° (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 Enua Airport (AIU) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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