CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,678 km
8,499 miles
MWH
Moses Lake
United States
Distance
13,678 km
8,499 mi / 7,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB MWH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Grant County International Airport
IATA Code CMB MWH
ICAO Code VCBI KMWH
City Colombo Moses Lake
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 30 ft 1,189 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 47.210000, -119.320000

Colombo (CMB) to Moses Lake (MWH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Grant County International Airport (MWH) in Moses Lake, United States is 13,678 kilometers (8,499 miles / 7,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 19:11 in Colombo, it's 05:41 in Moses Lake. With a 13.5-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 1,159 feet between the two airports. Grant County International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Moses Lake (MWH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 Grant County International Airport (MWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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