CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,397 km
6,461 miles
KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
Distance
10,397 km
6,461 mi / 5,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
89°
east

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Airport Comparison

CMB KUC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kuria Airport
IATA Code CMB KUC
ICAO Code VCBI NGKT
City Colombo Kuria
Country Sri Lanka Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 0.220000, 173.440000

Colombo (CMB) to Kuria (KUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati is 10,397 kilometers (6,461 miles / 5,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Kiribati. 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 11:44 in Colombo, it's 18:14 in Kuria. With a 6.5-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 Kuria (KUC) 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 Kuria Airport (KUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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