CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,190 km
4,468 miles
SBR
Saibai Island
Australia
Distance
7,190 km
4,468 mi / 3,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB SBR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Saibai Island Airport
IATA Code CMB SBR
ICAO Code VCBI YSII
City Colombo Saibai Island
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 30 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -9.380000, 142.620000

Colombo (CMB) to Saibai Island (SBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Saibai Island Airport (SBR) in Saibai Island, Australia is 7,190 kilometers (4,468 miles / 3,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 17:09 in Colombo, it's 21:39 in Saibai Island. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Saibai Island (SBR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 283° (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 Saibai Island Airport (SBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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