CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,510 km
9,016 miles
HIF
Ogden
United States
Distance
14,510 km
9,016 mi / 7,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB HIF
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Hill Afb Airport
IATA Code CMB HIF
ICAO Code VCBI KHIF
City Colombo Ogden
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Denver
Elevation 30 ft 4,789 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 41.120000, -111.970000

Colombo (CMB) to Ogden (HIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Hill Afb Airport (HIF) in Ogden, United States is 14,510 kilometers (9,016 miles / 7,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 00:38 in Colombo, it's 12:08 in Ogden. 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 4,759 feet between the two airports. Hill Afb Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Ogden (HIF) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 344° (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 Hill Afb Airport (HIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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