CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,779 km
5,455 miles
HLS
St Helens Airport
Australia
Distance
8,779 km
5,455 mi / 4,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
135°
southeast

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CMB HLS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport St Helens Airport
IATA Code CMB HLS
ICAO Code VCBI YSTH
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Hobart
Elevation 30 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -41.340000, 148.280000

Colombo (CMB) to St Helens Airport (HLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to St Helens Airport (HLS) in St Helens Airport, Australia is 8,779 kilometers (5,455 miles / 4,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 01:23 in Colombo, it's 06:53 in St Helens Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from St Helens Airport (HLS) 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 St Helens Airport (HLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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