CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,672 km
9,738 miles
UAH
Ua Huka
French Polynesia
Distance
15,672 km
9,738 mi / 8,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB UAH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ua Huka Airport
IATA Code CMB UAH
ICAO Code VCBI NTMU
City Colombo Ua Huka
Country Sri Lanka French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 30 ft 160 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -8.940000, -139.550000

Colombo (CMB) to Ua Huka (UAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ua Huka Airport (UAH) in Ua Huka, French Polynesia is 15,672 kilometers (9,738 miles / 8,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 23:43 in Colombo, it's 08:43 in Ua Huka. With a 15-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 Ua Huka (UAH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 270° (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 Ua Huka Airport (UAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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