Distance From Lachlan E Purkis Memoral Airfield to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Lachlan E Purkis Memoral Airfield () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 3774 miles or 6074 kilometers or 3278 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Livingstone ( Australia ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Livingstone and Colombo takes around 8 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lachlan E Purkis Memoral Airfield, Livingstone, Australia to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8 hours 40 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - CMB

Kilometers		6074 km
Statute Miles		3774 miles
Nautical Miles		3278 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 40 minutes

Lachlan E Purkis Memoral Airfield to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of Lachlan E Purkis Memoral Airfield & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Livingstone to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Livingstone, Australia and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Livingstone (Australia) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 4 Hours.
Colombo time is 4 Hours behind Livingstone.

Location	Local Time
Livingstone (Australia)	2026-06-17, 22:48:47 ACST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-06-17, 18:48:47 +0530

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Lachlan E Purkis Memoral Airfield ( / ) Livingstone, Australia

Destination

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB / VCBI) Colombo, Sri Lanka