CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,917 km
9,269 miles
CNE
Canon City
United States
Distance
14,917 km
9,269 mi / 8,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CMB CNE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Fremont County Airport
IATA Code CMB CNE
ICAO Code VCBI K1V6
City Colombo Canon City
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Denver
Elevation 30 ft 5,442 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 38.430000, -105.110000

Colombo (CMB) to Canon City (CNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Fremont County Airport (CNE) in Canon City, United States is 14,917 kilometers (9,269 miles / 8,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 Sri Lanka with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:02 in Colombo, it's 03:32 in Canon City. With a 12.5-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 5,412 feet between the two airports. Fremont County Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Canon City (CNE) to Colombo (CMB) 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 Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Fremont County Airport (CNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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