CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,207 km
6,342 miles
NLK
Burnt Pine
NF
Distance
10,207 km
6,342 mi / 5,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB NLK
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Norfolk Island International Airport
IATA Code CMB NLK
ICAO Code VCBI YSNF
City Colombo Burnt Pine
Country Sri Lanka NF
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Norfolk
Elevation 30 ft 371 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -29.040000, 167.940000

Colombo (CMB) to Burnt Pine (NLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK) in Burnt Pine, NF is 10,207 kilometers (6,342 miles / 5,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 NF. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:30 in Colombo, it's 10:00 in Burnt Pine. 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 Burnt Pine (NLK) 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 Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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