CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,601 km
9,694 miles
DUG
Douglas Bisbee
United States
Distance
15,601 km
9,694 mi / 8,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB DUG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Bisbee Douglas International Airport
IATA Code CMB DUG
ICAO Code VCBI KDUG
City Colombo Douglas Bisbee
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Phoenix
Elevation 30 ft 4,150 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 31.470000, -109.600000

Colombo (CMB) to Douglas Bisbee (DUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Bisbee Douglas International Airport (DUG) in Douglas Bisbee, United States is 15,601 kilometers (9,694 miles / 8,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 20:20 in Colombo, it's 07:50 in Douglas Bisbee. 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 4,120 feet between the two airports. Bisbee Douglas International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Douglas Bisbee (DUG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 345° (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 Bisbee Douglas International Airport (DUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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