CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,946 km
3,695 miles
SXK
Saumlaki-Yamdena Island
Indonesia
Distance
5,946 km
3,695 mi / 3,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB SXK
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Saumlaki Airport
IATA Code CMB SXK
ICAO Code VCBI WAPI
City Colombo Saumlaki-Yamdena Island
Country Sri Lanka Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 30 ft 218 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -7.990000, 131.310000

Colombo (CMB) to Saumlaki-Yamdena Island (SXK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Saumlaki Airport (SXK) in Saumlaki-Yamdena Island, Indonesia is 5,946 kilometers (3,695 miles / 3,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 05:22 in Colombo, it's 08:52 in Saumlaki-Yamdena Island. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Saumlaki-Yamdena Island (SXK) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 285° (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 Saumlaki Airport (SXK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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