CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,172 km
6,321 miles
DLY
Dillon's Bay
Vanuatu
Distance
10,172 km
6,321 mi / 5,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
109°
east southeast

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CMB DLY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Dillon's Bay Airport
IATA Code CMB DLY
ICAO Code VCBI NVVD
City Colombo Dillon's Bay
Country Sri Lanka Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 30 ft 538 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -18.770000, 169.000000

Colombo (CMB) to Dillon's Bay (DLY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Dillon's Bay Airport (DLY) in Dillon's Bay, Vanuatu is 10,172 kilometers (6,321 miles / 5,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Sri Lanka with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:29 in Colombo, it's 21:59 in Dillon's Bay. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Dillon's Bay (DLY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Dillon's Bay Airport (DLY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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