Sydney to Colombo Flights (SYD to CMB)

Route Reference

Sydney to Colombo

SYD

Sydney

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CMB

Colombo

Distance	8,762 km / 5,445 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 10.3 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	Australia/Sydney
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*SYDCMB HK1  800A  2000P

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Sydney from Colombo?

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

How long is the flight from Sydney to Colombo?

A nonstop flight from SYD to CMB 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 Sydney and Colombo?

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

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