CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,232 km
4,494 miles
SYU
Sue Islet
Australia
Distance
7,232 km
4,494 mi / 3,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB SYU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Warraber Island Airport
IATA Code CMB SYU
ICAO Code VCBI YWBS
City Colombo Sue Islet
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 30 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -10.210000, 142.820000

Colombo (CMB) to Sue Islet (SYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Warraber Island Airport (SYU) in Sue Islet, Australia is 7,232 kilometers (4,494 miles / 3,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 20:43 in Colombo, it's 01:13 in Sue Islet. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sue Islet (SYU) 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 Warraber Island Airport (SYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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