CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,043 km
3,755 miles
DRW
Darwin
Australia
Distance
6,043 km
3,755 mi / 3,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
111°
east southeast

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CMB DRW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Darwin International Airport
IATA Code CMB DRW
ICAO Code VCBI YPDN
City Colombo Darwin
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 30 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -12.410000, 130.880000

Colombo (CMB) to Darwin (DRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Darwin International Airport (DRW) in Darwin, Australia is 6,043 kilometers (3,755 miles / 3,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 03:55 in Colombo, it's 07:55 in Darwin. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Darwin (DRW) 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 Darwin International Airport (DRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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