CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,405 km
3,980 miles
DKV
Docker River Airport
Australia
Distance
6,405 km
3,980 mi / 3,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB DKV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Docker River Airport
IATA Code CMB DKV
ICAO Code VCBI YDVR
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 30 ft 589 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -24.860000, 129.070000

Colombo (CMB) to Docker River Airport (DKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Docker River Airport (DKV) in Docker River Airport, Australia is 6,405 kilometers (3,980 miles / 3,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:07 in Colombo, it's 22:07 in Docker River Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Docker River Airport (DKV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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