CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,256 km
3,887 miles
WAV
Wave Hill Airport
Australia
Distance
6,256 km
3,887 mi / 3,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB WAV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Wave Hill Airport
IATA Code CMB WAV
ICAO Code VCBI YWAV
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 30 ft 201 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -17.390000, 131.120000

Colombo (CMB) to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) in Wave Hill Airport, Australia is 6,256 kilometers (3,887 miles / 3,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 17:17 in Colombo, it's 21:17 in Wave Hill Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wave Hill Airport (WAV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 292° (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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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