CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,646 km
4,751 miles
MXK
Mindik
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,646 km
4,751 mi / 4,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB MXK
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mindik Airport
IATA Code CMB MXK
ICAO Code VCBI AYMI
City Colombo Mindik
Country Sri Lanka Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 30 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -6.470000, 147.440000

Colombo (CMB) to Mindik (MXK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mindik Airport (MXK) in Mindik, Papua New Guinea is 7,646 kilometers (4,751 miles / 4,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 19:54 in Colombo, it's 00:24 in Mindik. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,170 feet between the two airports. Mindik Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Mindik (MXK) 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 Mindik Airport (MXK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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