CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,530 km
3,436 miles
DRB
Derby Airport
Australia
Distance
5,530 km
3,436 mi / 2,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB DRB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Derby Airport
IATA Code CMB DRB
ICAO Code VCBI YDBY
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Perth
Elevation 30 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -17.370000, 123.660000

Colombo (CMB) to Derby Airport (DRB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Derby Airport (DRB) in Derby Airport, Australia is 5,530 kilometers (3,436 miles / 2,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 18:01 in Colombo, it's 20:31 in Derby Airport.

The return flight from Derby Airport (DRB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 296° (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 Derby Airport (DRB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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