CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,703 km
5,408 miles
LST
Launceston
Australia
Distance
8,703 km
5,408 mi / 4,699 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB LST
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Launceston Airport
IATA Code CMB LST
ICAO Code VCBI YMLT
City Colombo Launceston
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 30 ft 562 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -41.550000, 147.210000

Colombo (CMB) to Launceston (LST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Launceston Airport (LST) in Launceston, Australia is 8,703 kilometers (5,408 miles / 4,699 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 11:23 in Colombo, it's 16:53 in Launceston. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Launceston (LST) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 291° (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 Launceston Airport (LST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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