ATP
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
7,026 km
4,366 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,026 km
4,366 mi / 3,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

ATP CMB
Airport Name Aitape Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code ATP CMB
ICAO Code AYAI VCBI
City Aitape Colombo
Country Papua New Guinea Sri Lanka
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Colombo
Elevation 10 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -3.140000, 142.350000 7.180000, 79.880000

Aitape (ATP) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitape Airport (ATP) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 7,026 kilometers (4,366 miles / 3,794 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 16:30 in Aitape, it's 12:00 in Colombo. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Aitape (ATP) follows a heading of 97° (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 Aitape Airport (ATP) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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