Airport Comparison
| AFW | CMB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport |
| IATA Code | AFW | CMB |
| ICAO Code | KAFW | VCBI |
| City | Fort Worth | Colombo |
| Country | United States | Sri Lanka |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Asia/Colombo |
| Elevation | 723 ft | 30 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.000000, -97.300000 | 7.180000, 79.880000 |
Fort Worth (AFW) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) in Fort Worth, United States to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 15,537 kilometers (9,654 miles / 8,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 4°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting United States with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:41 in Fort Worth, it's 17:11 in Colombo. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Fort Worth (AFW) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.