CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
11,075 km
6,881 miles
VTF
Vatulele
Fiji
Distance
11,075 km
6,881 mi / 5,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB VTF
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Vatulele Airport
IATA Code CMB VTF
ICAO Code VCBI NFVL
City Colombo Vatulele
Country Sri Lanka Fiji
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 30 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -18.510000, 177.640000

Colombo (CMB) to Vatulele (VTF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Vatulele Airport (VTF) in Vatulele, Fiji is 11,075 kilometers (6,881 miles / 5,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Fiji. 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 01:21 in Colombo, it's 07:51 in Vatulele. With a 6.5-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 Vatulele (VTF) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 274° (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 Vatulele Airport (VTF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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