BGM
Binghamton
United States
14,002 km
8,700 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
14,002 km
8,700 mi / 7,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/New_York
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BGM CMB
Airport Name Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BGM CMB
ICAO Code KBGM VCBI
City Binghamton Colombo
Country United States Sri Lanka
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Colombo
Elevation 1,636 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -75.980000 7.180000, 79.880000

Binghamton (BGM) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field (BGM) in Binghamton, United States to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 14,002 kilometers (8,700 miles / 7,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 03:15 in Binghamton, it's 13:45 in Colombo. With a 10.5-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 1,606 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Binghamton (BGM) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field (BGM) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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