CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,605 km
6,590 miles
DUD
Dunedin
New Zealand
Distance
10,605 km
6,590 mi / 5,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
136°
southeast

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CMB DUD
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Dunedin Airport
IATA Code CMB DUD
ICAO Code VCBI NZDN
City Colombo Dunedin
Country Sri Lanka New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 30 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -45.930000, 170.200000

Colombo (CMB) to Dunedin (DUD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Dunedin Airport (DUD) in Dunedin, New Zealand is 10,605 kilometers (6,590 miles / 5,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 New Zealand. 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 03:41 in Colombo, it's 11:11 in Dunedin. With a 7.5-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 Dunedin (DUD) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 275° (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 Dunedin Airport (DUD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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