CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,575 km
6,571 miles
WHO
Franz Josef Aerodrome
New Zealand
Distance
10,575 km
6,571 mi / 5,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
133°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

CMB WHO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Franz Josef Aerodrome
IATA Code CMB WHO
ICAO Code VCBI NZFJ
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 30 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -43.360000, 170.130000

Colombo (CMB) to Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) in Franz Josef Aerodrome, New Zealand is 10,575 kilometers (6,571 miles / 5,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 New Zealand. 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 19:21 in Colombo, it's 01:51 in Franz Josef Aerodrome. 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 Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 275° (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 Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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