CEY
Murray
United States
14,989 km
9,314 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
14,989 km
9,314 mi / 8,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
17°
north northeast

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CEY CMB
Airport Name Kyle-Oakley Field Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code CEY CMB
ICAO Code KCEY VCBI
City Murray Colombo
Country United States Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Colombo
Elevation 577 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 36.660000, -88.370000 7.180000, 79.880000

Murray (CEY) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kyle-Oakley Field (CEY) in Murray, United States to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 14,989 kilometers (9,314 miles / 8,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 12:21 in Murray, it's 23:51 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 Murray (CEY) follows a heading of 347° (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 Kyle-Oakley Field (CEY) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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