CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
12,384 km
7,695 miles
IUE
Alofi
NU
Distance
12,384 km
7,695 mi / 6,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB IUE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Niue International Airport
IATA Code CMB IUE
ICAO Code VCBI NIUE
City Colombo Alofi
Country Sri Lanka NU
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Niue
Elevation 30 ft 209 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -19.080000, -169.930000

Colombo (CMB) to Alofi (IUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Niue International Airport (IUE) in Alofi, NU is 12,384 kilometers (7,695 miles / 6,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 NU. 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 12:50 in Colombo, it's 20:20 in Alofi. With a 16.5-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 Alofi (IUE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 270° (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 Niue International Airport (IUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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