Distance from Christchurch to Colombo

The distance between Christchurch, New Zealand and Colombo, Sri Lanka is 10,762 kilometers (6,687 miles).

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

From Christchurch to Colombo, the straight-line distance is 10,762 kilometers, heading west. Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Christchurch at 14 meters above sea level and Colombo at 7 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 16-18 hours
Jet fighter 10-12 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Christchurch, New Zealand

Local time:

Time Zone: Pacific/Auckland

Coordinates: 43.5333° S 172.6333° E

Elevation: 14 m (46 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
  • Timaru Airport (TIU)
  • Kaikoura Airport (KBZ)
  • Hokitika Airfield (HKK)
  • Greymouth Airport (GMN)
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Colombo

Coordinates: 6.9355° N 79.8487° E

Elevation: 7 m (23 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Ratmalana Airport (RML)
  • Bandaranayake International Air Port (CMB)
  • Gregory Lake Seaplane Base (NUA)
  • Koggala Airport (KCT)
  • Sigiriya Air Force Base (GIU)

Other distances from Christchurch

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Christchurch to Auckland 764 km
From Christchurch to Wellington 306 km
From Christchurch to Manukau City 751 km
From Christchurch to North Shore 769 km
From Christchurch to Hamilton 677 km

Other distances from Colombo

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Colombo to Jaffna 303 km
From Colombo to Galle 106 km
From Colombo to Batticaloa 221 km
From Colombo to Pita Kotte 8 km
From Colombo to Matara 133 km

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