CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,607 km
9,076 miles
OMA
Omaha
United States
Distance
14,607 km
9,076 mi / 7,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB OMA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Eppley Airfield
IATA Code CMB OMA
ICAO Code VCBI KOMA
City Colombo Omaha
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 985 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 41.300000, -95.890000

Colombo (CMB) to Omaha (OMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Eppley Airfield (OMA) in Omaha, United States is 14,607 kilometers (9,076 miles / 7,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 00:33 in Colombo, it's 13:03 in Omaha. 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 Omaha (OMA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 6° (north). 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 Eppley Airfield (OMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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