CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,763 km
5,445 miles
TAN
Tangalooma Airport
Australia
Distance
8,763 km
5,445 mi / 4,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB TAN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tangalooma Airport
IATA Code CMB TAN
ICAO Code VCBI YTGA
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -27.130000, 153.360000

Colombo (CMB) to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) in Tangalooma Airport, Australia is 8,763 kilometers (5,445 miles / 4,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 21:13 in Colombo, it's 01:43 in Tangalooma Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tangalooma Airport (TAN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 284° (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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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