CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,341 km
6,426 miles
MNK
Maiana
Kiribati
Distance
10,341 km
6,426 mi / 5,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
89°
east

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CMB MNK
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Maiana Airport
IATA Code CMB MNK
ICAO Code VCBI NGMA
City Colombo Maiana
Country Sri Lanka Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 30 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 1.000000, 173.030000

Colombo (CMB) to Maiana (MNK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Maiana Airport (MNK) in Maiana, Kiribati is 10,341 kilometers (6,426 miles / 5,584 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 01:26 in Colombo, it's 07:56 in Maiana. 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 Maiana (MNK) 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 Maiana Airport (MNK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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