CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,365 km
3,333 miles
SGP
Shay Gap
Australia
Distance
5,365 km
3,333 mi / 2,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB SGP
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Shay Gap Airport
IATA Code CMB SGP
ICAO Code VCBI YSHG
City Colombo Shay Gap
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Perth
Elevation 30 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -20.420000, 120.140000

Colombo (CMB) to Shay Gap (SGP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Shay Gap Airport (SGP) in Shay Gap, Australia is 5,365 kilometers (3,333 miles / 2,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 07:06 in Colombo, it's 09:36 in Shay Gap.

The return flight from Shay Gap (SGP) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 301° (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 Shay Gap Airport (SGP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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