CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,549 km
5,312 miles
SXE
West Sale Airport
Australia
Distance
8,549 km
5,312 mi / 4,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
132°
southeast

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CMB SXE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport West Sale Airport
IATA Code CMB SXE
ICAO Code VCBI YWSL
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 30 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -38.090000, 146.970000

Colombo (CMB) to West Sale Airport (SXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to West Sale Airport (SXE) in West Sale Airport, Australia is 8,549 kilometers (5,312 miles / 4,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 11:09 in Colombo, it's 16:39 in West Sale Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from West Sale Airport (SXE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 290° (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 West Sale Airport (SXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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