CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,643 km
8,477 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
13,643 km
8,477 mi / 7,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB PYE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code CMB PYE
ICAO Code VCBI NCPY
City Colombo Penrhyn Island
Country Sri Lanka CK
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 30 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Colombo (CMB) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 13,643 kilometers (8,477 miles / 7,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 CK. 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 05:35 in Colombo, it's 14:05 in Penrhyn Island. With a 15.5-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 Penrhyn Island (PYE) 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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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