CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,071 km
9,365 miles
PGS
Peach Springs
United States
Distance
15,071 km
9,365 mi / 8,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB PGS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Grand Canyon Caverns Airport
IATA Code CMB PGS
ICAO Code VCBI KL37
City Colombo Peach Springs
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Phoenix
Elevation 30 ft 5,397 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 35.530000, -113.250000

Colombo (CMB) to Peach Springs (PGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) in Peach Springs, United States is 15,071 kilometers (9,365 miles / 8,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 21:47 in Colombo, it's 09:17 in Peach Springs. With a 12.5-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 5,367 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon Caverns Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Peach Springs (PGS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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