CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,716 km
4,173 miles
MCV
McArthur River Mine
Australia
Distance
6,716 km
4,173 mi / 3,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB MCV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport McArthur River Mine Airport
IATA Code CMB MCV
ICAO Code VCBI YMHU
City Colombo McArthur River Mine
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 30 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -16.440000, 136.080000

Colombo (CMB) to McArthur River Mine (MCV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) in McArthur River Mine, Australia is 6,716 kilometers (4,173 miles / 3,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 09:58 in Colombo, it's 13:58 in McArthur River Mine. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from McArthur River Mine (MCV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 289° (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 McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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