CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,988 km
3,721 miles
SQC
Southern Cross Airport
Australia
Distance
5,988 km
3,721 mi / 3,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB SQC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Southern Cross Airport
IATA Code CMB SQC
ICAO Code VCBI YSCR
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Perth
Elevation 30 ft 354 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -31.240000, 119.360000

Colombo (CMB) to Southern Cross Airport (SQC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Southern Cross Airport (SQC) in Southern Cross Airport, Australia is 5,988 kilometers (3,721 miles / 3,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 20:19 in Colombo, it's 22:49 in Southern Cross Airport.

The return flight from Southern Cross Airport (SQC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 309° (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 Southern Cross Airport (SQC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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