CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,075 km
8,746 miles
HTL
Houghton Lake
United States
Distance
14,075 km
8,746 mi / 7,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB HTL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport
IATA Code CMB HTL
ICAO Code VCBI KHTL
City Colombo Houghton Lake
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Detroit
Elevation 30 ft 1,150 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 44.400000, -84.700000

Colombo (CMB) to Houghton Lake (HTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL) in Houghton Lake, United States is 14,075 kilometers (8,746 miles / 7,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 18:09 in Colombo, it's 07:39 in Houghton Lake. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,120 feet between the two airports. Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Houghton Lake (HTL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 19° (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 Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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