Airport Comparison
| CMB | LWB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Greenbrier Valley Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | LWB |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | KLWB |
| City | Colombo | Lewisburg |
| Country | Sri Lanka | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 2,302 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | 37.860000, -80.400000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Lewisburg (LWB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) in Lewisburg, United States is 14,606 kilometers (9,075 miles / 7,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.
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 23:38 in Colombo, it's 13:08 in Lewisburg. 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 2,272 feet between the two airports. Greenbrier Valley Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.
The return flight from Lewisburg (LWB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 26° (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 Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.