CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,762 km
4,202 miles
LHI
Lereh-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,762 km
4,202 mi / 3,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB LHI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lereh Airport
IATA Code CMB LHI
ICAO Code VCBI WAJL
City Colombo Lereh-Papua Island
Country Sri Lanka Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 30 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -3.130000, 139.940000

Colombo (CMB) to Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia is 6,762 kilometers (4,202 miles / 3,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:53 in Colombo, it's 21:23 in Lereh-Papua Island. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,287 feet between the two airports. Lereh Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 280° (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 Lereh Airport (LHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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