CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,058 km
9,978 miles
RFG
Refugio
United States
Distance
16,058 km
9,978 mi / 8,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
356°
north

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CMB RFG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Rooke Field
IATA Code CMB RFG
ICAO Code VCBI KRFG
City Colombo Refugio
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 28.300000, -97.300000

Colombo (CMB) to Refugio (RFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Rooke Field (RFG) in Refugio, United States is 16,058 kilometers (9,978 miles / 8,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 23:15 in Colombo, it's 11:45 in Refugio. 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 Refugio (RFG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 5° (north). 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 Rooke Field (RFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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