CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,449 km
5,250 miles
WLE
Miles Airport
Australia
Distance
8,449 km
5,250 mi / 4,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB WLE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Miles Airport
IATA Code CMB WLE
ICAO Code VCBI YMLS
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 30 ft 304 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -26.810000, 150.180000

Colombo (CMB) to Miles Airport (WLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Miles Airport (WLE) in Miles Airport, Australia is 8,449 kilometers (5,250 miles / 4,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 07:25 in Colombo, it's 11:55 in Miles Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Miles Airport (WLE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 286° (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 Miles Airport (WLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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