CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,755 km
3,576 miles
GBV
Gibb River Airport
Australia
Distance
5,755 km
3,576 mi / 3,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB GBV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gibb River Airport
IATA Code CMB GBV
ICAO Code VCBI YGIB
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Perth
Elevation 30 ft 509 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -16.420000, 126.440000

Colombo (CMB) to Gibb River Airport (GBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gibb River Airport (GBV) in Gibb River Airport, Australia is 5,755 kilometers (3,576 miles / 3,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 09:25 in Colombo, it's 11:55 in Gibb River Airport.

The return flight from Gibb River Airport (GBV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 293° (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 Gibb River Airport (GBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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