ABX
Albury
Australia
8,472 km
5,264 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,472 km
5,264 mi / 4,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABX CMB
Airport Name Albury Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code ABX CMB
ICAO Code YMAY VCBI
City Albury Colombo
Country Australia Sri Lanka
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Colombo
Elevation 539 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -36.070000, 146.960000 7.180000, 79.880000

Albury (ABX) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albury Airport (ABX) in Albury, Australia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,472 kilometers (5,264 miles / 4,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Australia with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:32 in Albury, it's 11:02 in Colombo. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Albury (ABX) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Albury Airport (ABX) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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