CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,173 km
5,700 miles
KSA
Kosrae
Micronesia
Distance
9,173 km
5,700 mi / 4,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
86°
east

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CMB KSA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kosrae Airport
IATA Code CMB KSA
ICAO Code VCBI PTSA
City Colombo Kosrae
Country Sri Lanka Micronesia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Kosrae
Elevation 30 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 5.360000, 162.960000

Colombo (CMB) to Kosrae (KSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kosrae Airport (KSA) in Kosrae, Micronesia is 9,173 kilometers (5,700 miles / 4,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Micronesia. 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 02:26 in Colombo, it's 07:56 in Kosrae. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kosrae (KSA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 277° (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 Kosrae Airport (KSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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