CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,379 km
5,206 miles
ROK
Rockhampton
Australia
Distance
8,379 km
5,206 mi / 4,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB ROK
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Rockhampton Airport
IATA Code CMB ROK
ICAO Code VCBI YBRK
City Colombo Rockhampton
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 30 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -23.380000, 150.480000

Colombo (CMB) to Rockhampton (ROK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Rockhampton Airport (ROK) in Rockhampton, Australia is 8,379 kilometers (5,206 miles / 4,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 22:50 in Colombo, it's 03:20 in Rockhampton. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rockhampton (ROK) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 285° (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 Rockhampton Airport (ROK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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