CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,048 km
8,729 miles
RHI
Rhinelander
United States
Distance
14,048 km
8,729 mi / 7,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB RHI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Rhinelander/Oneida County Airport
IATA Code CMB RHI
ICAO Code VCBI KRHI
City Colombo Rhinelander
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 1,623 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 45.630000, -89.470000

Colombo (CMB) to Rhinelander (RHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Rhinelander/Oneida County Airport (RHI) in Rhinelander, United States is 14,048 kilometers (8,729 miles / 7,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 01:21 in Colombo, it's 13:51 in Rhinelander. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,593 feet between the two airports. Rhinelander/Oneida County Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Rhinelander (RHI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 13° (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 Rhinelander/Oneida County Airport (RHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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