BME
Broome
Australia
5,423 km
3,370 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,423 km
3,370 mi / 2,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Australia/Perth
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BME CMB
Airport Name Broome International Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BME CMB
ICAO Code YBRM VCBI
City Broome Colombo
Country Australia Sri Lanka
Timezone Australia/Perth Asia/Colombo
Elevation 56 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -17.940000, 122.230000 7.180000, 79.880000

Broome (BME) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broome International Airport (BME) in Broome, Australia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5,423 kilometers (3,370 miles / 2,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 21:16 in Broome, it's 18:46 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Broome (BME) follows a heading of 122° (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 Broome International Airport (BME) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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