CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,185 km
4,464 miles
HID
Horn Island
Australia
Distance
7,185 km
4,464 mi / 3,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB HID
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Horn Island Airport
IATA Code CMB HID
ICAO Code VCBI YHID
City Colombo Horn Island
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 30 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -10.590000, 142.290000

Colombo (CMB) to Horn Island (HID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Horn Island Airport (HID) in Horn Island, Australia is 7,185 kilometers (4,464 miles / 3,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 18:38 in Colombo, it's 23:08 in Horn Island. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Horn Island (HID) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 283° (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 Horn Island Airport (HID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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