Distance From Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Bauerfield International Airport, CMB - VLI Distance

The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 6267 miles or 10085 kilometers or 5442 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Colombo ( Sri Lanka ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Port Vila takes around 14 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 14 hours 24 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CMB - VLI

Kilometers		10085 km
Statute Miles		6267 miles
Nautical Miles		5442 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 24 minutes

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - CMB to VLI Flight Path

Location of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport & Bauerfield International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Colombo to Port Vila nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

Nonstop flight route between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CMB - VLI

Time difference between Colombo (Sri Lanka) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
Port Vila time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Colombo.

Location	Local Time
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-01-15, 14:50:00 +0530
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2025-01-15, 20:20:00 +11

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB / VCBI) Colombo, Sri Lanka

Destination

Bauerfield International Airport (VLI / NVVV) Port Vila, Vanuatu