CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,420 km
5,232 miles
ZBL
Biloela
Australia
Distance
8,420 km
5,232 mi / 4,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB ZBL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Thangool Airport
IATA Code CMB ZBL
ICAO Code VCBI YTNG
City Colombo Biloela
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 30 ft 644 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -24.490000, 150.580000

Colombo (CMB) to Biloela (ZBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Thangool Airport (ZBL) in Biloela, Australia is 8,420 kilometers (5,232 miles / 4,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 23:41 in Colombo, it's 04:11 in Biloela. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Biloela (ZBL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 285° (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 Thangool Airport (ZBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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