CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,963 km
9,919 miles
EYW
Key West
United States
Distance
15,963 km
9,919 mi / 8,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB EYW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Key West International Airport
IATA Code CMB EYW
ICAO Code VCBI KEYW
City Colombo Key West
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 24.560000, -81.760000

Colombo (CMB) to Key West (EYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Key West International Airport (EYW) in Key West, United States is 15,963 kilometers (9,919 miles / 8,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 17:31 in Colombo, it's 07:01 in Key West. 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.

The return flight from Key West (EYW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 32° (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 Key West International Airport (EYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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