CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,174 km
9,429 miles
HHH
Hilton Head Island
United States
Distance
15,174 km
9,429 mi / 8,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB HHH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Hilton Head Airport
IATA Code CMB HHH
ICAO Code VCBI KHXD
City Colombo Hilton Head Island
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 32.220000, -80.700000

Colombo (CMB) to Hilton Head Island (HHH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Hilton Head Airport (HHH) in Hilton Head Island, United States is 15,174 kilometers (9,429 miles / 8,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 20:40 in Colombo, it's 10:10 in Hilton Head Island. 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 Hilton Head Island (HHH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 29° (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 Hilton Head Airport (HHH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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