CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,860 km
9,233 miles
JEF
Jefferson City
United States
Distance
14,860 km
9,233 mi / 8,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB JEF
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Jefferson City Memorial Airport
IATA Code CMB JEF
ICAO Code VCBI KJEF
City Colombo Jefferson City
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 549 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 38.590000, -92.160000

Colombo (CMB) to Jefferson City (JEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) in Jefferson City, United States is 14,860 kilometers (9,233 miles / 8,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 20:46 in Colombo, it's 09:16 in Jefferson City. 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 Jefferson City (JEF) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 11° (north). 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 Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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