CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,685 km
4,775 miles
POM
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,685 km
4,775 mi / 4,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB POM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
IATA Code CMB POM
ICAO Code VCBI AYPY
City Colombo Port Moresby
Country Sri Lanka Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 30 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -9.440000, 147.220000

Colombo (CMB) to Port Moresby (POM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 7,685 kilometers (4,775 miles / 4,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 01:21 in Colombo, it's 05:51 in Port Moresby. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Port Moresby (POM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 281° (west northwest). 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 Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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