CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,598 km
4,721 miles
MWT
Moolawatana Airport
Australia
Distance
7,598 km
4,721 mi / 4,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
126°
southeast

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CMB MWT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Moolawatana Airport
IATA Code CMB MWT
ICAO Code VCBI YMWT
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -29.920000, 139.750000

Colombo (CMB) to Moolawatana Airport (MWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Moolawatana Airport (MWT) in Moolawatana Airport, Australia is 7,598 kilometers (4,721 miles / 4,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 22:49 in Colombo, it's 03:49 in Moolawatana Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Moolawatana Airport (MWT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 293° (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 Moolawatana Airport (MWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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