CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,537 km
5,305 miles
CWT
Cowra Airport
Australia
Distance
8,537 km
5,305 mi / 4,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
127°
southeast

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CMB CWT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Cowra Airport
IATA Code CMB CWT
ICAO Code VCBI YCWR
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 30 ft 966 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -33.840000, 148.650000

Colombo (CMB) to Cowra Airport (CWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Cowra Airport (CWT) in Cowra Airport, Australia is 8,537 kilometers (5,305 miles / 4,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 18:13 in Colombo, it's 23:43 in Cowra Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cowra Airport (CWT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 288° (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 Cowra Airport (CWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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