CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,269 km
8,867 miles
OWA
Owatonna
United States
Distance
14,269 km
8,867 mi / 7,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB OWA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Owatonna Degner Regional Airport
IATA Code CMB OWA
ICAO Code VCBI KOWA
City Colombo Owatonna
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 1,145 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 44.120000, -93.260000

Colombo (CMB) to Owatonna (OWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (OWA) in Owatonna, United States is 14,269 kilometers (8,867 miles / 7,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 10:16 in Colombo, it's 22:46 in Owatonna. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,115 feet between the two airports. Owatonna Degner Regional Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Owatonna (OWA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 9° (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 Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (OWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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