CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,652 km
4,755 miles
GRL
Au
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,652 km
4,755 mi / 4,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
101°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB GRL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Garasa Airport
IATA Code CMB GRL
ICAO Code VCBI AYGG
City Colombo Au
Country Sri Lanka Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 30 ft 2,539 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -7.980000, 147.210000

Colombo (CMB) to Au (GRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Garasa Airport (GRL) in Au, Papua New Guinea is 7,652 kilometers (4,755 miles / 4,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Papua New Guinea. 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 09:03 in Colombo, it's 13:33 in Au. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,509 feet between the two airports. Garasa Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Au (GRL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 281° (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 Garasa Airport (GRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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