Colombo to Sydney (Mascot) (CMB–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CMB Airport Page →
5,445 mi airlines 4/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 1 flight Verified 46m ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✓
→
UL606
UL SriLankan
333
12:05 AM
+0530
3:50 PM
AEDT
10h 15m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-STOP
✧ 2-STOP Loading...
Colombo to Sydney (Mascot)
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 5,445 mi 10h 15m nonstop +5.5h ahead 13 1-stop hubs

CMB–SYD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,445 miles in approximately 10h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore CMB Routes SYD Routes CMB Live Flights SYD Live Flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMB–SYD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UL SriLankan Airlines 4 333 10h15 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – UL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: UL (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CMB to SYD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to SYD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
CKG ~17h 25m BLR ~21h 50m CAN ~22h 25m SIN ~23h 25m BKK ~24h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
694
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5.5h
Sydney (Mascot) is 5.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · SYD: AEDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 11.5:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
Distance & Flight Time
5,445 mi / 8,763 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 15m.
Getting from SYD

Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).

Sydney (Mascot) Climate

Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.

The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CMB–SYD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Sydney (Mascot) route.
Route details
Distance5,445 mi / 8,763 km
Flight time10h 15m
Time difference+5.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: SYD
Full nameSydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to SYD flights.
Nonstop flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport take approximately 10h 15m. The route covers 5,445 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SriLankan Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from CMB to SYD.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CKG, BLR, CAN, SIN, BKK, KUL, HKG, DEL, AUH, DXB, ICN, PVG and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sydney (Mascot) is 5.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CMB to SYD

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from SriLankan Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CMB to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMB to SYD ranges from 10 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,445 miles (8,763 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via CKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.