Distance From Sturt Creek Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, SSK - CMB Distance

The distance from Sturt Creek Airport (SSK) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 3757 miles or 6046 kilometers or 3263 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 Sturt Creek ( Australia ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sturt Creek and Colombo takes around 8 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sturt Creek Airport, Sturt Creek, Australia to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8 hours 38 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 • SSK - CMB

Kilometers		6046 km
Statute Miles		3757 miles
Nautical Miles		3263 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 38 minutes

Sturt Creek Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - SSK to CMB Flight Path

Location of Sturt Creek Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Sturt Creek, Australia and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SSK - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
Sturt Creek (Australia)	2025-12-16, 19:25:39 ACST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-16, 15:25:39 +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

Sturt Creek Airport (SSK / ) Sturt Creek, Australia

Destination

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