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Flight Distance from Darwin (DRW) to Colombo (CMB)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
DRWYPDN
Darwin, Australia
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin
Great Circle Path
6,043 km3,755 miles • 3,263 NM
Destination Airport
VCBICMB
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Direct Distance
6,043 km
3,755 Statute Miles
3,263 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
7h 37m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
544 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
288° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
7h 37m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
7h 4m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
12h 7m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇦🇺 Australia→🌐 LK
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW)
- City / Country: Darwin, Australia
- ICAO Code: YPDN
- Coordinates: -12.4150°, 130.8818°
- Timezone: Australia/Darwin
- Elevation: 103 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
- City / Country: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO Code: VCBI
- Coordinates: 7.1808°, 79.8841°
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Elevation: 30 ft
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