BNK
Ballina
Australia
8,829 km
5,486 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,829 km
5,486 mi / 4,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BNK CMB
Airport Name Ballina Byron Gateway Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BNK CMB
ICAO Code YBNA VCBI
City Ballina Colombo
Country Australia Sri Lanka
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Colombo
Elevation 7 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -28.830000, 153.560000 7.180000, 79.880000

Ballina (BNK) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) in Ballina, Australia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,829 kilometers (5,486 miles / 4,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 08:27 in Ballina, it's 02:57 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 Ballina (BNK) follows a heading of 121° (east 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 Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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