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

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UL SriLankan
333
4:10 PM
AEST T1
10:55 PM
+0530
11h 15m
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UL SriLankan
333
12:05 AM
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Sydney (Mascot) to Colombo
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 5,445 mi 11h 15m nonstop -4.5h behind 16 1-stop hubs

SYD–CMB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,445 miles in approximately 11h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SYD–CMB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UL SriLankan Airlines 4 333 11h15 – 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, SYD to CMB 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
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SYD to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
793
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
-4.5h
Colombo is 4.5 hours behind Sydney (Mascot).
SYD: AEST · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 1.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Distance & Flight Time
5,445 mi / 8,763 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 15m.
Getting to SYD

The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.

Facts

SYD–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sydney (Mascot) to Colombo route.
Route details
Distance5,445 mi / 8,763 km
Flight time11h 15m
Time difference-4.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: SYD
Full nameSydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SYD to CMB flights.
Nonstop flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport take approximately 11h 15m. The route covers 5,445 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SriLankan Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from SYD to CMB. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NRT, MEL, BLR, CAN, KUL, CKG, SIN, AUH, BKK, DEL, HKG, DXB, DOH, PVG, CGK and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Colombo is 4.5 hours behind Sydney (Mascot).
Yes, return flights from CMB to SYD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SYD to CMB

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

SYD to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SYD to CMB ranges from 11 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,445 miles (8,763 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via NRT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.