CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,764 km
9,174 miles
OLY
Olney-Noble
United States
Distance
14,764 km
9,174 mi / 7,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB OLY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Olney-Noble Airport
IATA Code CMB OLY
ICAO Code VCBI KOLY
City Colombo Olney-Noble
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 482 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 38.720000, -88.180000

Colombo (CMB) to Olney-Noble (OLY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Olney-Noble Airport (OLY) in Olney-Noble, United States is 14,764 kilometers (9,174 miles / 7,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 19:25 in Colombo, it's 07:55 in Olney-Noble. 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 Olney-Noble (OLY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 16° (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 Olney-Noble Airport (OLY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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