Airport Comparison
| CMB | GDT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | JAGS McCartney International Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | GDT |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | MBGT |
| City | Colombo | Cockburn Town |
| Country | Sri Lanka | TC |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | America/Grand_Turk |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | 21.440000, -71.140000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Cockburn Town (GDT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT) in Cockburn Town, TC is 15,529 kilometers (9,649 miles / 8,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.
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 TC. 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 00:16 in Colombo, it's 13:46 in Cockburn Town. 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 Cockburn Town (GDT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 48° (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 JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.