CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,805 km
5,471 miles
GFN
Grafton Airport
Australia
Distance
8,805 km
5,471 mi / 4,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
122°
east southeast

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CMB GFN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Grafton Airport
IATA Code CMB GFN
ICAO Code VCBI YGFN
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 30 ft 110 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -29.760000, 153.030000

Colombo (CMB) to Grafton Airport (GFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Grafton Airport (GFN) in Grafton Airport, Australia is 8,805 kilometers (5,471 miles / 4,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 19:33 in Colombo, it's 01:03 in Grafton Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Grafton Airport (GFN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 285° (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 Grafton Airport (GFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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