CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,965 km
9,299 miles
HSH
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
14,965 km
9,299 mi / 8,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
17°
north northeast

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CMB HSH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Henderson Executive Airport
IATA Code CMB HSH
ICAO Code VCBI KHND
City Colombo Las Vegas
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 30 ft 2,491 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 36.000000, -115.100000

Colombo (CMB) to Las Vegas (HSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Henderson Executive Airport (HSH) in Las Vegas, United States is 14,965 kilometers (9,299 miles / 8,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 19:01 in Colombo, it's 05:31 in Las Vegas. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,461 feet between the two airports. Henderson Executive Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (HSH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 339° (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 Henderson Executive Airport (HSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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