CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,292 km
9,502 miles
NRR
Ceiba
United States
Distance
15,292 km
9,502 mi / 8,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB NRR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport
IATA Code CMB NRR
ICAO Code VCBI TJRV
City Colombo Ceiba
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 30 ft 38 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 18.250000, -65.640000

Colombo (CMB) to Ceiba (NRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport (NRR) in Ceiba, United States is 15,292 kilometers (9,502 miles / 8,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 18:16 in Colombo, it's 08:46 in Ceiba. With a 9.5-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 Ceiba (NRR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 56° (east 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 Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport (NRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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