CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,868 km
9,239 miles
LBT
Lumberton
United States
Distance
14,868 km
9,239 mi / 8,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB LBT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lumberton Regional Airport
IATA Code CMB LBT
ICAO Code VCBI KLBT
City Colombo Lumberton
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 125 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.610000, -79.060000

Colombo (CMB) to Lumberton (LBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lumberton Regional Airport (LBT) in Lumberton, United States is 14,868 kilometers (9,239 miles / 8,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 08:08 in Colombo, it's 21:38 in Lumberton. 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.

The return flight from Lumberton (LBT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 30° (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 Lumberton Regional Airport (LBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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