The flight distance from Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) in Charles City, United States to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 14,376 kilometers (8,933 miles / 7,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 08:43 in Charles City, it's 20:13 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,095 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Northeast Iowa Regional Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Charles City (CCY) follows a heading of 353° (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 Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.