AWK
Wake Island
UM
9,407 km
5,845 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
9,407 km
5,845 mi / 5,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
276°
west

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AWK CMB
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code AWK CMB
ICAO Code PWAK VCBI
City Wake Island Colombo
Country UM Sri Lanka
Timezone Pacific/Wake Asia/Colombo
Elevation 23 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 7.180000, 79.880000

Wake Island (AWK) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 9,407 kilometers (5,845 miles / 5,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 UM with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:34 in Wake Island, it's 23:04 in Colombo. With a 6.5-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 Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Wake Island Airfield (AWK) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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