CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,668 km
5,386 miles
HVB
Hervey Bay
Australia
Distance
8,668 km
5,386 mi / 4,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB HVB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Hervey Bay Airport
IATA Code CMB HVB
ICAO Code VCBI YHBA
City Colombo Hervey Bay
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 30 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -25.320000, 152.880000

Colombo (CMB) to Hervey Bay (HVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) in Hervey Bay, Australia is 8,668 kilometers (5,386 miles / 4,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 21:37 in Colombo, it's 02:07 in Hervey Bay. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 284° (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 Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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