AWD
Aniwa
Vanuatu
10,241 km
6,363 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
10,241 km
6,363 mi / 5,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

AWD CMB
Airport Name Aniwa Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code AWD CMB
ICAO Code NVVB VCBI
City Aniwa Colombo
Country Vanuatu Sri Lanka
Timezone Pacific/Efate Asia/Colombo
Elevation 69 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -19.240000, 169.600000 7.180000, 79.880000

Aniwa (AWD) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aniwa Airport (AWD) in Aniwa, Vanuatu to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 10,241 kilometers (6,363 miles / 5,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Vanuatu 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 06:46 in Aniwa, it's 01:16 in Colombo. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Aniwa (AWD) 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 Aniwa Airport (AWD) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.