CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,730 km
9,774 miles
DRI
De Ridder
United States
Distance
15,730 km
9,774 mi / 8,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB DRI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Beauregard Regional Airport
IATA Code CMB DRI
ICAO Code VCBI KDRI
City Colombo De Ridder
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 30.800000, -93.300000

Colombo (CMB) to De Ridder (DRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Beauregard Regional Airport (DRI) in De Ridder, United States is 15,730 kilometers (9,774 miles / 8,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 21:26 in Colombo, it's 09:56 in De Ridder. 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 De Ridder (DRI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 11° (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 Beauregard Regional Airport (DRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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