CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,607 km
9,698 miles
PNS
Pensacola
United States
Distance
15,607 km
9,698 mi / 8,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB PNS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Pensacola International Airport
IATA Code CMB PNS
ICAO Code VCBI KPNS
City Colombo Pensacola
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 121 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 30.470000, -87.190000

Colombo (CMB) to Pensacola (PNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) in Pensacola, United States is 15,607 kilometers (9,698 miles / 8,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 17:29 in Colombo, it's 05:59 in Pensacola. 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 Pensacola (PNS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 20° (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 Pensacola International Airport (PNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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