CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
11,990 km
7,450 miles
HNS
Haines
United States
Distance
11,990 km
7,450 mi / 6,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
18°
north northeast

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CMB HNS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Haines Airport
IATA Code CMB HNS
ICAO Code VCBI PAHN
City Colombo Haines
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Anchorage
Elevation 30 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 59.240000, -135.520000

Colombo (CMB) to Haines (HNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Haines Airport (HNS) in Haines, United States is 11,990 kilometers (7,450 miles / 6,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 20:20 in Colombo, it's 05:50 in Haines. With a 14.5-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 Haines (HNS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 323° (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 Haines Airport (HNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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