CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,286 km
5,770 miles
PWE
Pevek
Russia
Distance
9,286 km
5,770 mi / 5,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB PWE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Pevek Airport
IATA Code CMB PWE
ICAO Code VCBI UHMP
City Colombo Pevek
Country Sri Lanka Russia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Anadyr
Elevation 30 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 69.780000, 170.600000

Colombo (CMB) to Pevek (PWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Pevek Airport (PWE) in Pevek, Russia is 9,286 kilometers (5,770 miles / 5,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:05 in Colombo, it's 14:35 in Pevek. 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 Pevek (PWE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 273° (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 Pevek Airport (PWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.