Colombo to Sydney Distance
8,750 km · 5,437 miles · 11 h 26 min flight
The distance from Colombo to Sydney is 8,750 km (5,437 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 26 min. Sydney is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Sydney
New South Wales
- Kilometres
- 8,750
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,437
- 4,724 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 11 h 26 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +5 hours 30 minutes
- Sydney vs Colombo
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Colombo | Southeast (127°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Sydney | West-northwest (286°) |
| Halfway point | 16.39° S, 111.87° E |
| Colombo coordinates | 6.94° N, 79.85° E |
| Sydney coordinates | 33.87° S, 151.21° E |
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Sydney from Colombo?
8,750 kilometres or 5,437 miles (4,724 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Sydney?
About 11 h 26 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Sydney?
Sydney is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo right now.
In which direction is Sydney from Colombo?
Sydney lies to the southeast of Colombo (initial bearing 127°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.