CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,047 km
3,757 miles
WLO
Waterloo Airport
Australia
Distance
6,047 km
3,757 mi / 3,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
116°
east southeast

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CMB WLO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Waterloo Airport
IATA Code CMB WLO
ICAO Code VCBI YWTL
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 30 ft 132 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -16.630000, 129.320000

Colombo (CMB) to Waterloo Airport (WLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Waterloo Airport (WLO) in Waterloo Airport, Australia is 6,047 kilometers (3,757 miles / 3,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 06:56 in Colombo, it's 10:56 in Waterloo Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Waterloo Airport (WLO) 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 Waterloo Airport (WLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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