BSJ
Bairnsdale Airport
Australia
8,591 km
5,338 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,591 km
5,338 mi / 4,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Australia/Hobart
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BSJ CMB
Airport Name Bairnsdale Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BSJ CMB
ICAO Code YBNS VCBI
City N/A Colombo
Country Australia Sri Lanka
Timezone Australia/Hobart Asia/Colombo
Elevation 165 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -37.890000, 147.570000 7.180000, 79.880000

Bairnsdale Airport (BSJ) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bairnsdale Airport (BSJ) in Bairnsdale Airport, Australia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,591 kilometers (5,338 miles / 4,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 19:35 in Bairnsdale Airport, it's 14:05 in Colombo. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Bairnsdale Airport (BSJ) follows a heading of 132° (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 Bairnsdale Airport (BSJ) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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