CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,674 km
5,390 miles
RBS
Orbost Airport
Australia
Distance
8,674 km
5,390 mi / 4,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
131°
southeast

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CMB RBS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Orbost Airport
IATA Code CMB RBS
ICAO Code VCBI YORB
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 30 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -37.790000, 148.610000

Colombo (CMB) to Orbost Airport (RBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Orbost Airport (RBS) in Orbost Airport, Australia is 8,674 kilometers (5,390 miles / 4,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 13:02 in Colombo, it's 18:32 in Orbost Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Orbost Airport (RBS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 289° (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 Orbost Airport (RBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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