CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,432 km
8,968 miles
DGW
Douglas
United States
Distance
14,432 km
8,968 mi / 7,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CMB DGW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Converse County Airport
IATA Code CMB DGW
ICAO Code VCBI KDGW
City Colombo Douglas
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Denver
Elevation 30 ft 4,933 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 42.800000, -105.390000

Colombo (CMB) to Douglas (DGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Converse County Airport (DGW) in Douglas, United States is 14,432 kilometers (8,968 miles / 7,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 19:03 in Colombo, it's 06:33 in Douglas. 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 4,903 feet between the two airports. Converse County Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Douglas (DGW) 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 Converse County Airport (DGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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