CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,516 km
4,049 miles
ELC
Elcho Island
Australia
Distance
6,516 km
4,049 mi / 3,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
109°
east southeast

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CMB ELC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Elcho Island Airport
IATA Code CMB ELC
ICAO Code VCBI YELD
City Colombo Elcho Island
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 30 ft 101 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -12.020000, 135.570000

Colombo (CMB) to Elcho Island (ELC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Elcho Island Airport (ELC) in Elcho Island, Australia is 6,516 kilometers (4,049 miles / 3,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 21:53 in Colombo, it's 01:53 in Elcho Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Elcho Island (ELC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 286° (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 Elcho Island Airport (ELC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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