CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,388 km
9,561 miles
PSE
Ponce
United States
Distance
15,388 km
9,561 mi / 8,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB PSE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mercedita Airport
IATA Code CMB PSE
ICAO Code VCBI TJPS
City Colombo Ponce
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 30 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 18.010000, -66.560000

Colombo (CMB) to Ponce (PSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mercedita Airport (PSE) in Ponce, United States is 15,388 kilometers (9,561 miles / 8,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 21:40 in Colombo, it's 12:10 in Ponce. With a 9.5-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 Ponce (PSE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 56° (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 Mercedita Airport (PSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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