CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,151 km
9,414 miles
HUA
Redstone Arsnl Huntsville
United States
Distance
15,151 km
9,414 mi / 8,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB HUA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Redstone Army Air Field
IATA Code CMB HUA
ICAO Code VCBI KHUA
City Colombo Redstone Arsnl Huntsville
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 685 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.680000, -86.680000

Colombo (CMB) to Redstone Arsnl Huntsville (HUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Redstone Army Air Field (HUA) in Redstone Arsnl Huntsville, United States is 15,151 kilometers (9,414 miles / 8,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 18:11 in Colombo, it's 06:41 in Redstone Arsnl Huntsville. With a 11.5-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 Redstone Arsnl Huntsville (HUA) 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 Redstone Army Air Field (HUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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