CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,128 km
3,808 miles
LIB
Limbunya Station Airport
Australia
Distance
6,128 km
3,808 mi / 3,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB LIB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Limbunya Station Airport
IATA Code CMB LIB
ICAO Code VCBI YLIM
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -17.250000, 129.880000

Colombo (CMB) to Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) in Limbunya Station Airport, Australia is 6,128 kilometers (3,808 miles / 3,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 21:47 in Colombo, it's 01:47 in Limbunya Station Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) 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 Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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