CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,146 km
5,062 miles
RAB
Tokua
Papua New Guinea
Distance
8,146 km
5,062 mi / 4,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB RAB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tokua Airport
IATA Code CMB RAB
ICAO Code VCBI AYTK
City Colombo Tokua
Country Sri Lanka Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 30 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -4.340000, 152.380000

Colombo (CMB) to Tokua (RAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tokua Airport (RAB) in Tokua, Papua New Guinea is 8,146 kilometers (5,062 miles / 4,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 03:19 in Colombo, it's 07:49 in Tokua. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tokua (RAB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 279° (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 Tokua Airport (RAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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