CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,231 km
8,221 miles
MUE
Kamuela
United States
Distance
13,231 km
8,221 mi / 7,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB MUE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Waimea-Kohala Airport
IATA Code CMB MUE
ICAO Code VCBI PHMU
City Colombo Kamuela
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 30 ft 2,671 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 20.000000, -155.670000

Colombo (CMB) to Kamuela (MUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) in Kamuela, United States is 13,231 kilometers (8,221 miles / 7,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 03:58 in Colombo, it's 12:28 in Kamuela. With a 15.5-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 2,641 feet between the two airports. Waimea-Kohala Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Kamuela (MUE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 291° (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 Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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