CDQ
Croydon Airport
Australia
7,401 km
4,599 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,401 km
4,599 mi / 3,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CDQ CMB
Airport Name Croydon Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code CDQ CMB
ICAO Code YCRY VCBI
City N/A Colombo
Country Australia Sri Lanka
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Colombo
Elevation 107 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -18.230000, 142.260000 7.180000, 79.880000

Croydon Airport (CDQ) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Croydon Airport (CDQ) in Croydon Airport, Australia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 7,401 kilometers (4,599 miles / 3,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 12:34 in Croydon Airport, it's 08:04 in Colombo. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Croydon Airport (CDQ) follows a heading of 113° (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 Croydon Airport (CDQ) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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