CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,819 km
9,208 miles
PTV
Porterville
United States
Distance
14,819 km
9,208 mi / 8,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB PTV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Porterville Municipal Airport
IATA Code CMB PTV
ICAO Code VCBI KPTV
City Colombo Porterville
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 30 ft 443 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 36.030000, -119.060000

Colombo (CMB) to Porterville (PTV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Porterville Municipal Airport (PTV) in Porterville, United States is 14,819 kilometers (9,208 miles / 8,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 20:29 in Colombo, it's 06:59 in Porterville. With a 13.5-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 Porterville (PTV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 334° (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 Porterville Municipal Airport (PTV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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