BYW
Blakely Island
United States
13,430 km
8,345 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
13,430 km
8,345 mi / 7,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BYW CMB
Airport Name Blakely Island Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BYW CMB
ICAO Code 38WA VCBI
City Blakely Island Colombo
Country United States Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Colombo
Elevation 66 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 48.580000, -122.830000 7.180000, 79.880000

Blakely Island (BYW) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blakely Island Airport (BYW) in Blakely Island, United States to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 13,430 kilometers (8,345 miles / 7,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 04:04 in Blakely Island, it's 17:34 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.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Blakely Island (BYW) follows a heading of 17° (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 Blakely Island Airport (BYW) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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