CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,211 km
8,830 miles
GEY
Greybull
United States
Distance
14,211 km
8,830 mi / 7,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CMB GEY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport South Big Horn County Airport
IATA Code CMB GEY
ICAO Code VCBI KGEY
City Colombo Greybull
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Denver
Elevation 30 ft 3,942 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 44.520000, -108.080000

Colombo (CMB) to Greybull (GEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to South Big Horn County Airport (GEY) in Greybull, United States is 14,211 kilometers (8,830 miles / 7,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 19:04 in Colombo, it's 06:34 in Greybull. With a 12.5-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 3,912 feet between the two airports. South Big Horn County Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Greybull (GEY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 350° (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 South Big Horn County Airport (GEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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