CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,749 km
5,436 miles
WOL
Wollongong Airport
Australia
Distance
8,749 km
5,436 mi / 4,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB WOL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Wollongong Airport
IATA Code CMB WOL
ICAO Code VCBI YWOL
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 30 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -34.560000, 150.790000

Colombo (CMB) to Wollongong Airport (WOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Wollongong Airport (WOL) in Wollongong Airport, Australia is 8,749 kilometers (5,436 miles / 4,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 06:40 in Colombo, it's 12:10 in Wollongong Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wollongong Airport (WOL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 287° (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 Wollongong Airport (WOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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