ALW
Walla Walla
United States
13,823 km
8,589 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
13,823 km
8,589 mi / 7,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ALW CMB
Airport Name Walla Walla Regional Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code ALW CMB
ICAO Code KALW VCBI
City Walla Walla Colombo
Country United States Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Colombo
Elevation 1,194 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 46.090000, -118.280000 7.180000, 79.880000

Walla Walla (ALW) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) in Walla Walla, United States to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 13,823 kilometers (8,589 miles / 7,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 09:27 in Walla Walla, it's 22:57 in Colombo. With a 13.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,164 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Walla Walla Regional Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Walla Walla (ALW) follows a heading of 15° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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