Airport Comparison
| CMB | GMT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Granite Mountain Air Station |
| IATA Code | CMB | GMT |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | PAGZ |
| City | Colombo | Granite Mountain |
| Country | Sri Lanka | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | America/Anchorage |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 1,313 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | 65.400000, -161.300000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Granite Mountain (GMT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Granite Mountain Air Station (GMT) in Granite Mountain, United States is 10,553 kilometers (6,557 miles / 5,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.
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 21:15 in Colombo, it's 06:45 in Granite Mountain. 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 1,283 feet between the two airports. Granite Mountain Air Station sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.
The return flight from Granite Mountain (GMT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Granite Mountain Air Station (GMT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.