CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,983 km
9,310 miles
FSK
Fort Scott
United States
Distance
14,983 km
9,310 mi / 8,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
354°
north

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CMB FSK
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Fort Scott Municipal Airport
IATA Code CMB FSK
ICAO Code VCBI KFSK
City Colombo Fort Scott
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 918 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 37.800000, -94.770000

Colombo (CMB) to Fort Scott (FSK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Fort Scott Municipal Airport (FSK) in Fort Scott, United States is 14,983 kilometers (9,310 miles / 8,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 04:30 in Colombo, it's 17:00 in Fort Scott. 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.

The return flight from Fort Scott (FSK) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 7° (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 Fort Scott Municipal Airport (FSK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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