The flight distance from Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) in Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport, French Polynesia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 15,731 kilometers (9,774 miles / 8,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 19:40 in Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport, it's 10:40 in Colombo. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,451 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) 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 Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.