CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,956 km
9,293 miles
PAH
Paducah
United States
Distance
14,956 km
9,293 mi / 8,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
347°
north northwest

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CMB PAH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Barkley Regional Airport
IATA Code CMB PAH
ICAO Code VCBI KPAH
City Colombo Paducah
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 411 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 37.060000, -88.770000

Colombo (CMB) to Paducah (PAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) in Paducah, United States is 14,956 kilometers (9,293 miles / 8,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 01:10 in Colombo, it's 13:40 in Paducah. 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 Paducah (PAH) 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 Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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