CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,422 km
6,476 miles
OTZ
Kotzebue
United States
Distance
10,422 km
6,476 mi / 5,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
20°
north northeast

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CMB OTZ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
IATA Code CMB OTZ
ICAO Code VCBI PAOT
City Colombo Kotzebue
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Anchorage
Elevation 30 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 66.880000, -162.600000

Colombo (CMB) to Kotzebue (OTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) in Kotzebue, United States is 10,422 kilometers (6,476 miles / 5,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 19:15 in Colombo, it's 04:45 in Kotzebue. With a 14.5-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 Kotzebue (OTZ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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