CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,392 km
5,215 miles
MBW
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,392 km
5,215 mi / 4,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB MBW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
IATA Code CMB MBW
ICAO Code VCBI YMMB
City Colombo Melbourne
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 30 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -37.980000, 145.100000

Colombo (CMB) to Melbourne (MBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,392 kilometers (5,215 miles / 4,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 21:54 in Colombo, it's 03:24 in Melbourne. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MBW) 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 Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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