CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,511 km
4,667 miles
LGH
Leigh Creek Airport
Australia
Distance
7,511 km
4,667 mi / 4,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
127°
southeast

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CMB LGH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Leigh Creek Airport
IATA Code CMB LGH
ICAO Code VCBI YLEC
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 30 ft 856 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -30.600000, 138.430000

Colombo (CMB) to Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) in Leigh Creek Airport, Australia is 7,511 kilometers (4,667 miles / 4,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 18:56 in Colombo, it's 23:56 in Leigh Creek Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 294° (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 Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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