New Zealand
Sri LankaAuckland (AKL) to Colombo (CMB) shipping route.
11,468 km by air, about 15 h 6 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Auckland (AKL) and Colombo (CMB)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Auckland (AKL)AirColombo (CMB)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 11,468 km (7,126 mi) |
| Straight line | 10,921 km |
| Flight time | 15 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Auckland (AKL) to Colombo (CMB) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Auckland International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is 11,468 km (6,192 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 10,921 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 15 h 6 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for AKL to CMB this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Auckland to Colombo saves money. The shipment crosses from New Zealand into Sri Lanka, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Auckland (AKL) in this directory, Colombo (CMB) is the 25th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Auckland: Lima (11,294 km), Ontario (California) (11,078 km) and Chengdu (11,046 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Auckland (AKL) to Colombo (CMB)?
11,468 km along the flight path (10,921 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Auckland (AKL) to Colombo (CMB)?
About 15 h 6 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Colombo (CMB) to Auckland (AKL) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.