CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,291 km
4,530 miles
PHQ
The Monument Airport
Australia
Distance
7,291 km
4,530 mi / 3,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB PHQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport The Monument Airport
IATA Code CMB PHQ
ICAO Code VCBI YTMO
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 30 ft 949 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -21.810000, 139.920000

Colombo (CMB) to The Monument Airport (PHQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to The Monument Airport (PHQ) in The Monument Airport, Australia is 7,291 kilometers (4,530 miles / 3,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 19:53 in Colombo, it's 00:23 in The Monument Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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