CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,476 km
5,267 miles
PKE
Parkes
Australia
Distance
8,476 km
5,267 mi / 4,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB PKE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Parkes Airport
IATA Code CMB PKE
ICAO Code VCBI YPKS
City Colombo Parkes
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 30 ft 1,069 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -33.130000, 148.240000

Colombo (CMB) to Parkes (PKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Parkes Airport (PKE) in Parkes, Australia is 8,476 kilometers (5,267 miles / 4,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 20:26 in Colombo, it's 01:56 in Parkes. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,039 feet between the two airports. Parkes Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Parkes (PKE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 288° (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 Parkes Airport (PKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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