Distance From Nelson Bay Heliport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Nelson Bay Heliport () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 5475 miles or 8812 kilometers or 4755 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 Nelson Bay ( Australia ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nelson Bay and Colombo takes around 12 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nelson Bay Heliport, Nelson Bay, Australia to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 12 hours 35 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		8812 km
Statute Miles		5475 miles
Nautical Miles		4755 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 35 minutes

Nelson Bay Heliport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of Nelson Bay Heliport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Nelson Bay to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nelson Bay, Australia and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Nelson Bay, Australia and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Nelson Bay (Australia) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes behind Nelson Bay.

Location	Local Time
Nelson Bay (Australia)	2026-03-16, 01:20:41 AEDT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-15, 19:50:41 +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

Nelson Bay Heliport ( / YXNY) Nelson Bay, Australia

Destination

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