CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,436 km
8,970 miles
LWL
Wells
United States
Distance
14,436 km
8,970 mi / 7,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB LWL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Wells Municipal/Harriet Field
IATA Code CMB LWL
ICAO Code VCBI KLWL
City Colombo Wells
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 30 ft 5,769 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 41.120000, -114.920000

Colombo (CMB) to Wells (LWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States is 14,436 kilometers (8,970 miles / 7,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 18:44 in Colombo, it's 05:14 in Wells. With a 13.5-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 5,739 feet between the two airports. Wells Municipal/Harriet Field 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 Wells (LWL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 341° (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 Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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