CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,576 km
9,678 miles
NSE
Milton
United States
Distance
15,576 km
9,678 mi / 8,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB NSE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Whiting Field Nas North Airport
IATA Code CMB NSE
ICAO Code VCBI KNSE
City Colombo Milton
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 199 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 30.720000, -87.020000

Colombo (CMB) to Milton (NSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Whiting Field Nas North Airport (NSE) in Milton, United States is 15,576 kilometers (9,678 miles / 8,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 14:18 in Colombo, it's 02:48 in Milton. With a 11.5-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 Milton (NSE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 21° (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 Whiting Field Nas North Airport (NSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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