CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,049 km
3,137 miles
SAU
Sawu-Sawu Island
Indonesia
Distance
5,049 km
3,137 mi / 2,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
112°
east southeast

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CMB SAU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sawu Airport
IATA Code CMB SAU
ICAO Code VCBI WRKS
City Colombo Sawu-Sawu Island
Country Sri Lanka Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Makassar
Elevation 30 ft 530 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -10.480000, 121.900000

Colombo (CMB) to Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sawu Airport (SAU) in Sawu-Sawu Island, Indonesia is 5,049 kilometers (3,137 miles / 2,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:39 in Colombo, it's 08:09 in Sawu-Sawu Island.

The return flight from Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 291° (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 Sawu Airport (SAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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