CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,016 km
3,738 miles
PUN
Punia
DR Congo
Distance
6,016 km
3,738 mi / 3,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB PUN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Punia Airport
IATA Code CMB PUN
ICAO Code VCBI FZOP
City Colombo Punia
Country Sri Lanka DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 30 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -1.370000, 26.330000

Colombo (CMB) to Punia (PUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Punia Airport (PUN) in Punia, DR Congo is 6,016 kilometers (3,738 miles / 3,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:50 in Colombo, it's 16:20 in Punia. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,712 feet between the two airports. Punia Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Punia (PUN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Punia Airport (PUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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