CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,086 km
6,267 miles
VLI
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Distance
10,086 km
6,267 mi / 5,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB VLI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Port Vila Bauerfield Airport
IATA Code CMB VLI
ICAO Code VCBI NVVV
City Colombo Port Vila
Country Sri Lanka Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 30 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -17.700000, 168.320000

Colombo (CMB) to Port Vila (VLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) in Port Vila, Vanuatu is 10,086 kilometers (6,267 miles / 5,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 04:18 in Colombo, it's 09:48 in Port Vila. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Port Vila (VLI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 277° (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 Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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