CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,761 km
3,580 miles
NDS
Sandstone
Australia
Distance
5,761 km
3,580 mi / 3,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB NDS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sandstone Airport
IATA Code CMB NDS
ICAO Code VCBI YSAN
City Colombo Sandstone
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Perth
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -27.980000, 119.300000

Colombo (CMB) to Sandstone (NDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sandstone Airport (NDS) in Sandstone, Australia is 5,761 kilometers (3,580 miles / 3,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 19:56 in Colombo, it's 22:26 in Sandstone.

The return flight from Sandstone (NDS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 307° (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 Sandstone Airport (NDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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