CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,512 km
3,425 miles
ZNE
Newman
Australia
Distance
5,512 km
3,425 mi / 2,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB ZNE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Newman Airport
IATA Code CMB ZNE
ICAO Code VCBI YNWN
City Colombo Newman
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Perth
Elevation 30 ft 1,724 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -23.420000, 119.800000

Colombo (CMB) to Newman (ZNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Newman Airport (ZNE) in Newman, Australia is 5,512 kilometers (3,425 miles / 2,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 15:34 in Colombo, it's 18:04 in Newman.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,694 feet between the two airports. Newman Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Newman (ZNE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 303° (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 Newman Airport (ZNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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