CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,821 km
8,588 miles
HES
Hermiston
United States
Distance
13,821 km
8,588 mi / 7,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB HES
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Hermiston Municipal Airport
IATA Code CMB HES
ICAO Code VCBI KHRI
City Colombo Hermiston
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 30 ft 644 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 45.830000, -119.260000

Colombo (CMB) to Hermiston (HES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Hermiston Municipal Airport (HES) in Hermiston, United States is 13,821 kilometers (8,588 miles / 7,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 21:50 in Colombo, it's 08:20 in Hermiston. With a 13.5-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 Hermiston (HES) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 Hermiston Municipal Airport (HES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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