Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB) flights
Nonstop from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
8,358km
5,193 mi, great circle
Flying time
10h 37m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
1.6
average, November 2026
Airlines
2
passenger airlines
Airlines flying MEL to CMB
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Colombo?
About 10h 37m gate to gate for the 8,358 km (5,193 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to CMB?
Jetstar and SriLankan Airlines, with about 1.6 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).