CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,863 km
3,643 miles
LER
Leinster Airport
Australia
Distance
5,863 km
3,643 mi / 3,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB LER
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Leinster Airport
IATA Code CMB LER
ICAO Code VCBI YLST
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Perth
Elevation 30 ft 1,631 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -27.840000, 120.700000

Colombo (CMB) to Leinster Airport (LER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Leinster Airport (LER) in Leinster Airport, Australia is 5,863 kilometers (3,643 miles / 3,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 09:49 in Colombo, it's 12:19 in Leinster Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,601 feet between the two airports. Leinster Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Leinster Airport (LER) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 305° (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 Leinster Airport (LER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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