CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,327 km
5,174 miles
GFF
Griffith
Australia
Distance
8,327 km
5,174 mi / 4,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
128°
southeast

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CMB GFF
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Griffith Airport
IATA Code CMB GFF
ICAO Code VCBI YGTH
City Colombo Griffith
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 30 ft 439 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -34.250000, 146.070000

Colombo (CMB) to Griffith (GFF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Griffith Airport (GFF) in Griffith, Australia is 8,327 kilometers (5,174 miles / 4,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 19:07 in Colombo, it's 00:37 in Griffith. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Griffith (GFF) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 290° (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 Griffith Airport (GFF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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