CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,779 km
6,697 miles
GBH
Galbraith Lake
United States
Distance
10,779 km
6,697 mi / 5,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB GBH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Galbraith Lake Airport
IATA Code CMB GBH
ICAO Code VCBI PAGB
City Colombo Galbraith Lake
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Anchorage
Elevation 30 ft 2,663 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 68.480000, -149.490000

Colombo (CMB) to Galbraith Lake (GBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Galbraith Lake Airport (GBH) in Galbraith Lake, United States is 10,779 kilometers (6,697 miles / 5,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 21:36 in Colombo, it's 07:06 in Galbraith Lake. With a 14.5-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 2,633 feet between the two airports. Galbraith Lake Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Galbraith Lake (GBH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 311° (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 Galbraith Lake Airport (GBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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