CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,675 km
9,740 miles
GWV
Bush
United States
Distance
15,675 km
9,740 mi / 8,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB GWV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Fokker Field
IATA Code CMB GWV
ICAO Code VCBI 2LA8
City Colombo Bush
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 30.590000, -89.870000

Colombo (CMB) to Bush (GWV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Fokker Field (GWV) in Bush, United States is 15,675 kilometers (9,740 miles / 8,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 01:13 in Colombo, it's 13:43 in Bush. With a 11.5-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 Bush (GWV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 16° (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 Fokker Field (GWV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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