Are there nonstop flights from Colombo (CMB) to Sydney (SYD)?

Yes. SriLankan Airlines fly this route. Flight time is about 10h 49m.

What is the fastest connection from Colombo (CMB) to Sydney (SYD)?

via Jakarta ≈ 11h 24m, via Singapore ≈ 11h 38m, via Kuala Lumpur ≈ 11h 39m (estimated flying time, excluding layovers).

How many miles is an award flight from Colombo (CMB) to Sydney (SYD)?

from 23,000 ANA miles, from 37,000 JAL miles (economy, one way, based on the published award charts).

Colombo → Sydney

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)・8,763 km

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Nonstop flights available (1 airline). Flight time about 10h 49m. Nonstop return flights also operate.

With milesANA 23,000 miles+ (via SIN)JAL 37,000 miles+ (nonstop)Economy, one way, estimate. Tap a connection for miles by cabin.

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Nonstop flights

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Award miles (one way, estimate)

JAL Mileage Bank — partner airline award
UL only · total distance ≈ 5,445 mi (band 4,001–6,000)
Economy
37,000
Business
60,000

Estimates from the airlines' published award charts (as of 2026-11-02). Seat availability, fuel surcharges and stopover rules are not included — always check with the airline before booking.

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