CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,085 km
3,160 miles
KTA
Karratha
Australia
Distance
5,085 km
3,160 mi / 2,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB KTA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Karratha Airport
IATA Code CMB KTA
ICAO Code VCBI YPKA
City Colombo Karratha
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Perth
Elevation 30 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -20.710000, 116.770000

Colombo (CMB) to Karratha (KTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Karratha Airport (KTA) in Karratha, Australia is 5,085 kilometers (3,160 miles / 2,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 00:39 in Colombo, it's 03:09 in Karratha.

The return flight from Karratha (KTA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 304° (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 Karratha Airport (KTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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