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Flight Distance from Wellington (WLG) to Colombo (CMB)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
WLGNZWN
Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington International Airport
Great Circle Path
10,944 km6,800 miles • 5,909 NM
Destination Airport
VCBICMB
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Direct Distance
10,944 km
6,800 Statute Miles
5,909 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
13h 23m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
985 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
272° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
13h 23m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
12h 24m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
21h 33m
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
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
- City / Country: Wellington, New Zealand
- ICAO Code: NZWN
- Coordinates: -41.3268°, 174.8069°
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Elevation: 41 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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