CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,270 km
4,517 miles
MLV
Merluna Airport
Australia
Distance
7,270 km
4,517 mi / 3,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB MLV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Merluna Airport
IATA Code CMB MLV
ICAO Code VCBI YMEU
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -13.050000, 142.480000

Colombo (CMB) to Merluna Airport (MLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Merluna Airport (MLV) in Merluna Airport, Australia is 7,270 kilometers (4,517 miles / 3,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 22:20 in Colombo, it's 02:50 in Merluna Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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