CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,340 km
5,182 miles
GEX
Geelong Airport
Australia
Distance
8,340 km
5,182 mi / 4,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
133°
southeast

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CMB GEX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Geelong Airport
IATA Code CMB GEX
ICAO Code VCBI YGLG
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Hobart
Elevation 30 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -38.230000, 144.330000

Colombo (CMB) to Geelong Airport (GEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Geelong Airport (GEX) in Geelong Airport, Australia is 8,340 kilometers (5,182 miles / 4,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 04:44 in Colombo, it's 10:14 in Geelong Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Geelong Airport (GEX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 292° (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 Geelong Airport (GEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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