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Flight Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Colombo (CMB)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CHCNZCH
Christchurch, New Zealand
Christchurch International Airport
Great Circle Path
10,769 km6,692 miles • 5,815 NM
Destination Airport
VCBICMB
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Direct Distance
10,769 km
6,692 Statute Miles
5,815 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
13h 10m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
969 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
273° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
13h 10m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
12h 12m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
21h 13m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇳🇿 New Zealand→🌐 LK
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
- City / Country: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO Code: NZCH
- Coordinates: -43.4890°, 172.5321°
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Elevation: 123 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
- City / Country: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO Code: VCBI
- Coordinates: 7.1808°, 79.8841°
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Elevation: 30 ft
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