CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,567 km
9,673 miles
PIB
Hattiesburg-Laurel
United States
Distance
15,567 km
9,673 mi / 8,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB PIB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional Airport
IATA Code CMB PIB
ICAO Code VCBI KPIB
City Colombo Hattiesburg-Laurel
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 31.470000, -89.340000

Colombo (CMB) to Hattiesburg-Laurel (PIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) in Hattiesburg-Laurel, United States is 15,567 kilometers (9,673 miles / 8,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 19:02 in Colombo, it's 07:32 in Hattiesburg-Laurel. 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 Hattiesburg-Laurel (PIB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 17° (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 Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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