CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
11,165 km
6,938 miles
PIP
Pilot Point
United States
Distance
11,165 km
6,938 mi / 6,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
27°
north northeast

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CMB PIP
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Pilot Point Airport
IATA Code CMB PIP
ICAO Code VCBI PAPN
City Colombo Pilot Point
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Anchorage
Elevation 30 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 57.580000, -157.570000

Colombo (CMB) to Pilot Point (PIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Pilot Point Airport (PIP) in Pilot Point, United States is 11,165 kilometers (6,938 miles / 6,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 19:56 in Colombo, it's 05:26 in Pilot Point. 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 Pilot Point (PIP) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 302° (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 Pilot Point Airport (PIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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