CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,794 km
8,571 miles
GFL
Glens Falls
United States
Distance
13,794 km
8,571 mi / 7,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB GFL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport
IATA Code CMB GFL
ICAO Code VCBI KGFL
City Colombo Glens Falls
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 328 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 43.340000, -73.610000

Colombo (CMB) to Glens Falls (GFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) in Glens Falls, United States is 13,794 kilometers (8,571 miles / 7,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 01:09 in Colombo, it's 14:39 in Glens Falls. 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 Glens Falls (GFL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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