CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,066 km
3,769 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
6,066 km
3,769 mi / 3,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB NLS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code CMB NLS
ICAO Code VCBI YNIC
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Perth
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Colombo (CMB) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 6,066 kilometers (3,769 miles / 3,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 19:08 in Colombo, it's 21:38 in Nicholson Airport.

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

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