CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,856 km
4,881 miles
PMK
Palm Island Airport
Australia
Distance
7,856 km
4,881 mi / 4,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB PMK
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Palm Island Airport
IATA Code CMB PMK
ICAO Code VCBI YPAM
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 30 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -18.760000, 146.580000

Colombo (CMB) to Palm Island Airport (PMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Palm Island Airport (PMK) in Palm Island Airport, Australia is 7,856 kilometers (4,881 miles / 4,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 17:28 in Colombo, it's 21:58 in Palm Island Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Palm Island Airport (PMK) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 285° (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 Palm Island Airport (PMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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