ACF
Brisbane
Australia
8,742 km
5,432 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,742 km
5,432 mi / 4,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACF CMB
Airport Name Brisbane Archerfield Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code ACF CMB
ICAO Code YBAF VCBI
City Brisbane Colombo
Country Australia Sri Lanka
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Colombo
Elevation 63 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -27.570000, 153.010000 7.180000, 79.880000

Brisbane (ACF) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) in Brisbane, Australia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,742 kilometers (5,432 miles / 4,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:01 in Brisbane, it's 15:31 in Colombo. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Brisbane (ACF) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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