CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,464 km
8,987 miles
EMM
Kemmerer
United States
Distance
14,464 km
8,987 mi / 7,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB EMM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kemmerer Municipal Airport
IATA Code CMB EMM
ICAO Code VCBI KEMM
City Colombo Kemmerer
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Denver
Elevation 30 ft 7,289 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 41.820000, -110.560000

Colombo (CMB) to Kemmerer (EMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kemmerer Municipal Airport (EMM) in Kemmerer, United States is 14,464 kilometers (8,987 miles / 7,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 21:00 in Colombo, it's 08:30 in Kemmerer. 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 7,259 feet between the two airports. Kemmerer Municipal Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kemmerer (EMM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 346° (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 Kemmerer Municipal Airport (EMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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