Melbourne to Colombo Flights (MEL to CMB)

Route Reference

Melbourne to Colombo

MEL

Melbourne

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CMB

Colombo

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

Airlines Based in Australia or Sri Lanka

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*MELCMB HK1  800A  2000P

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Melbourne from Colombo?

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

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Colombo?

A nonstop flight from MEL to CMB 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 Melbourne and Colombo?

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

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