CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,264 km
4,514 miles
KWM
Kowanyama
Australia
Distance
7,264 km
4,514 mi / 3,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB KWM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kowanyama Airport
IATA Code CMB KWM
ICAO Code VCBI YKOW
City Colombo Kowanyama
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 30 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -15.490000, 141.750000

Colombo (CMB) to Kowanyama (KWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kowanyama Airport (KWM) in Kowanyama, Australia is 7,264 kilometers (4,514 miles / 3,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 21:57 in Colombo, it's 02:27 in Kowanyama. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kowanyama (KWM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 286° (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 Kowanyama Airport (KWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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