CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,936 km
8,659 miles
MQT
Marquette
United States
Distance
13,936 km
8,659 mi / 7,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB MQT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Marquette/Sawyer Regional Airport
IATA Code CMB MQT
ICAO Code VCBI KSAW
City Colombo Marquette
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 1,205 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 46.300000, -87.400000

Colombo (CMB) to Marquette (MQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Marquette/Sawyer Regional Airport (MQT) in Marquette, United States is 13,936 kilometers (8,659 miles / 7,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 15:44 in Colombo, it's 05:14 in Marquette. 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 1,175 feet between the two airports. Marquette/Sawyer Regional Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Marquette (MQT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 16° (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 Marquette/Sawyer Regional Airport (MQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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