CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,419 km
5,231 miles
GKL
Great Keppel Is Airport
Australia
Distance
8,419 km
5,231 mi / 4,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB GKL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Great Keppel Is Airport
IATA Code CMB GKL
ICAO Code VCBI YGKL
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Lindeman
Elevation 30 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -23.180000, 150.940000

Colombo (CMB) to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia is 8,419 kilometers (5,231 miles / 4,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 05:26 in Colombo, it's 09:56 in Great Keppel Is Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 284° (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 Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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