CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,492 km
9,005 miles
NFL
Fallon
United States
Distance
14,492 km
9,005 mi / 7,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB NFL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Fallon Nas (Van Voorhis Field) Airport
IATA Code CMB NFL
ICAO Code VCBI KNFL
City Colombo Fallon
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 30 ft 3,935 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 39.420000, -118.700000

Colombo (CMB) to Fallon (NFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Fallon Nas (Van Voorhis Field) Airport (NFL) in Fallon, United States is 14,492 kilometers (9,005 miles / 7,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 03:38 in Colombo, it's 14:08 in Fallon. 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 3,905 feet between the two airports. Fallon Nas (Van Voorhis Field) Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Fallon (NFL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 336° (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 Fallon Nas (Van Voorhis Field) Airport (NFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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