CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,723 km
5,420 miles
MCY
Maroochydore
Australia
Distance
8,723 km
5,420 mi / 4,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB MCY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sunshine Coast Airport
IATA Code CMB MCY
ICAO Code VCBI YBMC
City Colombo Maroochydore
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 30 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -26.600000, 153.090000

Colombo (CMB) to Maroochydore (MCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) in Maroochydore, Australia is 8,723 kilometers (5,420 miles / 4,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 04:36 in Colombo, it's 09:06 in Maroochydore. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Maroochydore (MCY) 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 Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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