CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,274 km
9,491 miles
NJK
El Centro
United States
Distance
15,274 km
9,491 mi / 8,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB NJK
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport
IATA Code CMB NJK
ICAO Code VCBI KNJK
City Colombo El Centro
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 30 ft -43 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 32.800000, -115.700000

Colombo (CMB) to El Centro (NJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) in El Centro, United States is 15,274 kilometers (9,491 miles / 8,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 17:51 in Colombo, it's 04:21 in El Centro. 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.

The return flight from El Centro (NJK) 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 El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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