CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,324 km
8,279 miles
TNV
Tabuaeran Island
Kiribati
Distance
13,324 km
8,279 mi / 7,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB TNV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tabuaeran Island Airport
IATA Code CMB TNV
ICAO Code VCBI PLFA
City Colombo Tabuaeran Island
Country Sri Lanka Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Kiritimati
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 3.900000, -159.390000

Colombo (CMB) to Tabuaeran Island (TNV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) in Tabuaeran Island, Kiribati is 13,324 kilometers (8,279 miles / 7,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Kiribati. 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 06:35 in Colombo, it's 15:05 in Tabuaeran Island. With a 8.5-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 Tabuaeran Island (TNV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 281° (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 Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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