CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,605 km
4,104 miles
NUB
Numbulwar Airport
Australia
Distance
6,605 km
4,104 mi / 3,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB NUB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Numbulwar Airport
IATA Code CMB NUB
ICAO Code VCBI YNUM
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 30 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -14.270000, 135.720000

Colombo (CMB) to Numbulwar Airport (NUB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Numbulwar Airport (NUB) in Numbulwar Airport, Australia is 6,605 kilometers (4,104 miles / 3,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 00:53 in Colombo, it's 04:53 in Numbulwar Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Numbulwar Airport (NUB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 287° (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 Numbulwar Airport (NUB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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