Distance From Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Auckland International Airport, CMB - AKL Distance

The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Auckland International Airport (AKL) is 6786 miles or 10921 kilometers or 5893 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 Auckland ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Auckland takes around 15 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka to Auckland International Airport, Auckland, New Zealand is 15 hours 36 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 - AKL

Kilometers		10921 km
Statute Miles		6786 miles
Nautical Miles		5893 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 36 minutes

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Auckland International Airport Flight Route Map - CMB to AKL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Auckland, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Auckland, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CMB - AKL

Time difference between Colombo (Sri Lanka) and Auckland (New Zealand) is 7 Hours 30 Minutes.
Auckland time is 7 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Colombo.

Location	Local Time
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-11-05, 05:09:28 +0530
Auckland (New Zealand)	2026-11-05, 12:39:28 NZDT

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

Auckland International Airport (AKL / NZAA) Auckland, New Zealand