CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,862 km
6,750 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
10,862 km
6,750 mi / 5,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB MDY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code CMB MDY
ICAO Code VCBI PMDY
City Colombo Midway Atoll
Country Sri Lanka UM
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Midway
Elevation 30 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 28.200000, -177.380000

Colombo (CMB) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 10,862 kilometers (6,750 miles / 5,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:01 in Colombo, it's 03:31 in Midway Atoll. With a 16.5-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 282° (west 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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.