Airport Comparison
| CMB | DPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Michael Army Air Field (Dugway Proving Ground) Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | DPG |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | KDPG |
| City | Colombo | Dugway Proving Ground |
| Country | Sri Lanka | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 4,350 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | 40.200000, -112.940000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Michael Army Air Field (Dugway Proving Ground) Airport (DPG) in Dugway Proving Ground, United States is 14,585 kilometers (9,063 miles / 7,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.
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 20:05 in Colombo, it's 07:35 in Dugway Proving Ground. 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 4,320 feet between the two airports. Michael Army Air Field (Dugway Proving Ground) Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.
The return flight from Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 343° (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 Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Michael Army Air Field (Dugway Proving Ground) Airport (DPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.