Colombo to Sydney Flights (CMB to SYD)

Route Reference

Colombo to Sydney

CMB

Colombo

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SYD

Sydney

Distance	8,762 km / 5,445 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 10.3 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	Asia/Colombo
Destination Time Zone	Australia/Sydney

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*CMBSYD HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair CMBSYD tells you the flight departs Colombo and arrives in Sydney.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Colombo from Sydney?

Colombo (CMB) is approximately 8,762 km (5,445 miles) from Sydney (SYD).

How long is the flight from Colombo to Sydney?

A nonstop flight from CMB to SYD takes roughly 10.3 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Sydney?

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

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