AMU
Amanab
Papua New Guinea
6,910 km
4,294 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
6,910 km
4,294 mi / 3,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

AMU CMB
Airport Name Amanab Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code AMU CMB
ICAO Code AYAM VCBI
City Amanab Colombo
Country Papua New Guinea Sri Lanka
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Colombo
Elevation 1,307 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -3.590000, 141.210000 7.180000, 79.880000

Amanab (AMU) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amanab Airport (AMU) in Amanab, Papua New Guinea to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 6,910 kilometers (4,294 miles / 3,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea 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 14:42 in Amanab, it's 10:12 in Colombo. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,277 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Amanab Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Amanab (AMU) follows a heading of 98° (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 Amanab Airport (AMU) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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