Distance From Christchurch Hospital Heliport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Christchurch Hospital Heliport () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 6697 miles or 10777 kilometers or 5815 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 Christchurch ( New Zealand ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Christchurch and Colombo takes around 15 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Christchurch Hospital Heliport, Christchurch, New Zealand to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 15 hours 23 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

Kilometers		10777 km
Statute Miles		6697 miles
Nautical Miles		5815 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 23 minutes

Christchurch Hospital Heliport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of Christchurch Hospital Heliport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Christchurch, New Zealand and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Christchurch (New Zealand) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 6 Hours 30 Minutes behind Christchurch.

Location	Local Time
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2026-09-12, 20:00:51 NZST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-12, 13:30:51 +0530

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

Christchurch Hospital Heliport ( / NZJC) Christchurch, New Zealand

Destination

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