CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,859 km
6,126 miles
HLU
Houailou
New Caledonia
Distance
9,859 km
6,126 mi / 5,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB HLU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Nesson Airport
IATA Code CMB HLU
ICAO Code VCBI NWWH
City Colombo Houailou
Country Sri Lanka New Caledonia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 30 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -21.260000, 165.620000

Colombo (CMB) to Houailou (HLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Nesson Airport (HLU) in Houailou, New Caledonia is 9,859 kilometers (6,126 miles / 5,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Caledonia. 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 02:37 in Colombo, it's 08:07 in Houailou. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Houailou (HLU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 278° (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 Nesson Airport (HLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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