CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,586 km
4,714 miles
WUG
Wau
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,586 km
4,714 mi / 4,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB WUG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code CMB WUG
ICAO Code VCBI AYWU
City Colombo Wau
Country Sri Lanka Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 30 ft 3,600 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -7.350000, 146.720000

Colombo (CMB) to Wau (WUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Wau Airport (WUG) in Wau, Papua New Guinea is 7,586 kilometers (4,714 miles / 4,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Papua New Guinea. 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 17:34 in Colombo, it's 22:04 in Wau. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,570 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUG) 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 Wau Airport (WUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.