CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
11,923 km
7,409 miles
HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
Distance
11,923 km
7,409 mi / 6,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB HPA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lifuka Island Airport
IATA Code CMB HPA
ICAO Code VCBI NFTL
City Colombo Lifuka
Country Sri Lanka Tonga
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 30 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -19.780000, -174.340000

Colombo (CMB) to Lifuka (HPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga is 11,923 kilometers (7,409 miles / 6,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Tonga. 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 11:32 in Colombo, it's 19:02 in Lifuka. 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 Lifuka (HPA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 272° (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 Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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