CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,951 km
3,698 miles
KNX
Kununurra
Australia
Distance
5,951 km
3,698 mi / 3,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB KNX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kununurra Airport
IATA Code CMB KNX
ICAO Code VCBI YPKU
City Colombo Kununurra
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Perth
Elevation 30 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -15.780000, 128.710000

Colombo (CMB) to Kununurra (KNX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kununurra Airport (KNX) in Kununurra, Australia is 5,951 kilometers (3,698 miles / 3,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 23:22 in Colombo, it's 01:52 in Kununurra.

The return flight from Kununurra (KNX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 292° (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 Kununurra Airport (KNX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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