CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,217 km
8,834 miles
RED
Reedsville
United States
Distance
14,217 km
8,834 mi / 7,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB RED
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mifflin County Airport
IATA Code CMB RED
ICAO Code VCBI KRVL
City Colombo Reedsville
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 819 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 40.680000, -77.630000

Colombo (CMB) to Reedsville (RED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mifflin County Airport (RED) in Reedsville, United States is 14,217 kilometers (8,834 miles / 7,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 18:01 in Colombo, it's 07:31 in Reedsville. 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 Reedsville (RED) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 29° (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 Mifflin County Airport (RED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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