CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,656 km
5,379 miles
GEE
Georgetown (Tas) Airport
Australia
Distance
8,656 km
5,379 mi / 4,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
135°
southeast

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CMB GEE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Georgetown (Tas) Airport
IATA Code CMB GEE
ICAO Code VCBI YGTO
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Hobart
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -41.080000, 146.840000

Colombo (CMB) to Georgetown (Tas) Airport (GEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Georgetown (Tas) Airport (GEE) in Georgetown (Tas) Airport, Australia is 8,656 kilometers (5,379 miles / 4,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 23:51 in Colombo, it's 05:21 in Georgetown (Tas) Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Georgetown (Tas) Airport (GEE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 291° (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 Georgetown (Tas) Airport (GEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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