CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,132 km
9,403 miles
LZU
Lawrenceville
United States
Distance
15,132 km
9,403 mi / 8,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB LZU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gwinnett County/Briscoe Field
IATA Code CMB LZU
ICAO Code VCBI KLZU
City Colombo Lawrenceville
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 1,062 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 33.980000, -83.960000

Colombo (CMB) to Lawrenceville (LZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gwinnett County/Briscoe Field (LZU) in Lawrenceville, United States is 15,132 kilometers (9,403 miles / 8,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 14:24 in Colombo, it's 03:54 in Lawrenceville. 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 1,032 feet between the two airports. Gwinnett County/Briscoe Field sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Lawrenceville (LZU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 23° (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 Gwinnett County/Briscoe Field (LZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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