CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,062 km
6,252 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
10,062 km
6,252 mi / 5,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
107°
east southeast

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CMB PBJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tavie Airport
IATA Code CMB PBJ
ICAO Code VCBI NVSI
City Colombo Paama Island
Country Sri Lanka Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Colombo (CMB) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 10,062 kilometers (6,252 miles / 5,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 03:59 in Colombo, it's 09:29 in Paama Island. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Paama Island (PBJ) 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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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