CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,482 km
8,999 miles
EKN
Elkins
United States
Distance
14,482 km
8,999 mi / 7,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB EKN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport
IATA Code CMB EKN
ICAO Code VCBI KEKN
City Colombo Elkins
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 1,987 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 38.890000, -79.860000

Colombo (CMB) to Elkins (EKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) in Elkins, United States is 14,482 kilometers (8,999 miles / 7,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 04:11 in Colombo, it's 17:41 in Elkins. With a 10.5-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 1,957 feet between the two airports. Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Elkins (EKN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). 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 Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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