Colombo to Melbourne Flights (CMB to MEL)

Route Reference

Colombo to Melbourne

CMB

Colombo

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MEL

Melbourne

Distance	8,358 km / 5,193 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 9.8 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	Asia/Colombo
Destination Time Zone	Australia/Melbourne

Airlines Based in Sri Lanka or Australia

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

UL SriLankan Airlines QF Qantas VA Virgin Australia JQ Jetstar Airways ZL Regional Express (Rex) QQ Alliance Airlines

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*CMBMEL HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair CMBMEL tells you the flight departs Colombo and arrives in Melbourne.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Colombo from Melbourne?

Colombo (CMB) is approximately 8,358 km (5,193 miles) from Melbourne (MEL).

How long is the flight from Colombo to Melbourne?

A nonstop flight from CMB to MEL takes roughly 9.8 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Melbourne?

Colombo is on Asia/Colombo and Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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