CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,267 km
8,865 miles
JAC
Jackson
United States
Distance
14,267 km
8,865 mi / 7,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB JAC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Jackson Hole Airport
IATA Code CMB JAC
ICAO Code VCBI KJAC
City Colombo Jackson
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Denver
Elevation 30 ft 6,451 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 43.610000, -110.740000

Colombo (CMB) to Jackson (JAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) in Jackson, United States is 14,267 kilometers (8,865 miles / 7,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 01:06 in Colombo, it's 12:36 in Jackson. 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 6,421 feet between the two airports. Jackson Hole Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jackson (JAC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 347° (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 Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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