CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,585 km
9,063 miles
MEO
Manteo
United States
Distance
14,585 km
9,063 mi / 7,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB MEO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Dare County Regional Airport
IATA Code CMB MEO
ICAO Code VCBI KMQI
City Colombo Manteo
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 35.920000, -75.700000

Colombo (CMB) to Manteo (MEO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Dare County Regional Airport (MEO) in Manteo, United States is 14,585 kilometers (9,063 miles / 7,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 23:36 in Colombo, it's 13:06 in Manteo. 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 Manteo (MEO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 33° (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 Dare County Regional Airport (MEO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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