CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,180 km
3,219 miles
USL
Useless Loop Airport
Australia
Distance
5,180 km
3,219 mi / 2,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB USL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Useless Loop Airport
IATA Code CMB USL
ICAO Code VCBI YUSL
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Perth
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -26.170000, 113.400000

Colombo (CMB) to Useless Loop Airport (USL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Useless Loop Airport (USL) in Useless Loop Airport, Australia is 5,180 kilometers (3,219 miles / 2,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 00:28 in Colombo, it's 02:58 in Useless Loop Airport.

The return flight from Useless Loop Airport (USL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 311° (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 Useless Loop Airport (USL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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