CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,546 km
5,310 miles
KIE
Kieta
Papua New Guinea
Distance
8,546 km
5,310 mi / 4,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
98°
east

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CMB KIE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Aropa Airport
IATA Code CMB KIE
ICAO Code VCBI AYIQ
City Colombo Kieta
Country Sri Lanka Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Bougainville
Elevation 30 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -6.300000, 155.730000

Colombo (CMB) to Kieta (KIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Aropa Airport (KIE) in Kieta, Papua New Guinea is 8,546 kilometers (5,310 miles / 4,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 12:49 in Colombo, it's 18:19 in Kieta. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kieta (KIE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 279° (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 Aropa Airport (KIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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