CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,858 km
9,232 miles
FRI
Fort Riley (Junction City)
United States
Distance
14,858 km
9,232 mi / 8,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB FRI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Marshall Army Air Field
IATA Code CMB FRI
ICAO Code VCBI KFRI
City Colombo Fort Riley (Junction City)
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 1,066 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 39.100000, -96.800000

Colombo (CMB) to Fort Riley (Junction City) (FRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Marshall Army Air Field (FRI) in Fort Riley (Junction City), United States is 14,858 kilometers (9,232 miles / 8,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 16:16 in Colombo, it's 04:46 in Fort Riley (Junction City). 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,036 feet between the two airports. Marshall Army Air Field sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Fort Riley (Junction City) (FRI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 5° (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 Marshall Army Air Field (FRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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