CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,410 km
9,575 miles
NEN
Jacksonville
United States
Distance
15,410 km
9,575 mi / 8,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB NEN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Whitehouse Nolf Airport
IATA Code CMB NEN
ICAO Code VCBI KNEN
City Colombo Jacksonville
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 30.350000, -81.870000

Colombo (CMB) to Jacksonville (NEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Whitehouse Nolf Airport (NEN) in Jacksonville, United States is 15,410 kilometers (9,575 miles / 8,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 20:20 in Colombo, it's 09:50 in Jacksonville. 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 Jacksonville (NEN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 28° (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 Whitehouse Nolf Airport (NEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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