CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,076 km
5,018 miles
NIS
Simberi Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
8,076 km
5,018 mi / 4,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB NIS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Simberi Airport
IATA Code CMB NIS
ICAO Code VCBI AYSE
City Colombo Simberi Island
Country Sri Lanka Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 30 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -2.660000, 152.000000

Colombo (CMB) to Simberi Island (NIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Simberi Airport (NIS) in Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea is 8,076 kilometers (5,018 miles / 4,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 02:05 in Colombo, it's 06:35 in Simberi Island. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Simberi Island (NIS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 278° (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 Simberi Airport (NIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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