CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,884 km
9,248 miles
GUC
Gunnison
United States
Distance
14,884 km
9,248 mi / 8,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

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CMB GUC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
IATA Code CMB GUC
ICAO Code VCBI KGUC
City Colombo Gunnison
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Denver
Elevation 30 ft 7,680 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 38.530000, -106.930000

Colombo (CMB) to Gunnison (GUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) in Gunnison, United States is 14,884 kilometers (9,248 miles / 8,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 17:28 in Colombo, it's 04:58 in Gunnison. 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 7,650 feet between the two airports. Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gunnison (GUC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 351° (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 Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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