Airport Comparison
| CMB | KWS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Kwailabesi Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | KWS |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | AGKW |
| City | Colombo | Kwailabesi |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Solomon Islands |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Pacific/Guadalcanal |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 26 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | -8.360000, 160.780000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Kwailabesi (KWS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands is 9,131 kilometers (5,674 miles / 4,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 100°.
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 Solomon Islands. 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 03:55 in Colombo, it's 09:25 in Kwailabesi. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
The return flight from Kwailabesi (KWS) 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 Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.