CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,174 km
3,215 miles
MJK
Monkey Mia
Australia
Distance
5,174 km
3,215 mi / 2,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
137°
southeast

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CMB MJK
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Shark Bay Airport
IATA Code CMB MJK
ICAO Code VCBI YSHK
City Colombo Monkey Mia
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Perth
Elevation 30 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -25.890000, 113.580000

Colombo (CMB) to Monkey Mia (MJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Shark Bay Airport (MJK) in Monkey Mia, Australia is 5,174 kilometers (3,215 miles / 2,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 06:22 in Colombo, it's 08:52 in Monkey Mia.

The return flight from Monkey Mia (MJK) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 311° (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 Shark Bay Airport (MJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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