# Distance from Colombo (CMB) to Yaren District (INU)

> 9,689 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,689 km / 6,020 mi / 5,231 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 91° (east)
- **Return heading**: 277° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Sri Lanka) → Nauru
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +6.5h (When it's 19:23 in Colombo, it's 01:53 in Yaren District)
- **Elevation difference**: 8 ft (INU is lower than CMB)

## Airports

### [Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cmb-colombo-bandaranaike-international-apt-colombo-airport/1ef266df-ef5c-65b6-9127-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO: VCBI
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Coordinates: 7.180000, 79.880000
- Elevation: 30 ft

### [Nauru International Airport (INU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/inu-yaren-district-nauru-international-airport/1ef266de-9a7e-6c70-8c1a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Yaren District, Nauru
- ICAO: ANYN
- Timezone: Pacific/Nauru
- Coordinates: -0.550000, 166.920000
- Elevation: 22 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:23 in Colombo, it's 01:53 in Yaren District.
With a 6.5-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cmb-colombo-bandaranaike-international-apt-colombo-airport/1ef266df-ef5c-65b6-9127-06bb2780ed98)
- [Nauru International Airport (INU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/inu-yaren-district-nauru-international-airport/1ef266de-9a7e-6c70-8c1a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)