CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,102 km
5,035 miles
WKB
Warracknabeal Airport
Australia
Distance
8,102 km
5,035 mi / 4,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
132°
southeast

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CMB WKB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Warracknabeal Airport
IATA Code CMB WKB
ICAO Code VCBI YWKB
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 30 ft 397 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -36.320000, 142.420000

Colombo (CMB) to Warracknabeal Airport (WKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Warracknabeal Airport (WKB) in Warracknabeal Airport, Australia is 8,102 kilometers (5,035 miles / 4,375 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 20:52 in Colombo, it's 02:22 in Warracknabeal Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Warracknabeal Airport (WKB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 293° (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 Warracknabeal Airport (WKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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