CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,657 km
9,729 miles
PWN
Pitts Town
Bahamas
Distance
15,657 km
9,729 mi / 8,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
321°
northwest

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CMB PWN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Pitts Town Airport
IATA Code CMB PWN
ICAO Code VCBI MYCP
City Colombo Pitts Town
Country Sri Lanka Bahamas
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Nassau
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 22.830000, -74.350000

Colombo (CMB) to Pitts Town (PWN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Pitts Town Airport (PWN) in Pitts Town, Bahamas is 15,657 kilometers (9,729 miles / 8,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Bahamas. 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 02:45 in Colombo, it's 16:15 in Pitts Town. With a 10.5-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 Pitts Town (PWN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 43° (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 Pitts Town Airport (PWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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