CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,648 km
4,131 miles
FOS
Forrest Airport
Australia
Distance
6,648 km
4,131 mi / 3,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB FOS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Forrest Airport
IATA Code CMB FOS
ICAO Code VCBI YFRT
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Perth
Elevation 30 ft 511 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -30.840000, 128.120000

Colombo (CMB) to Forrest Airport (FOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Forrest Airport (FOS) in Forrest Airport, Australia is 6,648 kilometers (4,131 miles / 3,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 09:46 in Colombo, it's 12:16 in Forrest Airport.

The return flight from Forrest Airport (FOS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 301° (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 Forrest Airport (FOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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