CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,485 km
4,651 miles
PLO
Port Lincoln
Australia
Distance
7,485 km
4,651 mi / 4,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB PLO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Port Lincoln Airport
IATA Code CMB PLO
ICAO Code VCBI YPLC
City Colombo Port Lincoln
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 30 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -34.610000, 135.880000

Colombo (CMB) to Port Lincoln (PLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) in Port Lincoln, Australia is 7,485 kilometers (4,651 miles / 4,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 09:32 in Colombo, it's 14:32 in Port Lincoln. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 297° (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 Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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