CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,576 km
9,057 miles
RHV
San Jose
United States
Distance
14,576 km
9,057 mi / 7,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB RHV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport
IATA Code CMB RHV
ICAO Code VCBI KRHV
City Colombo San Jose
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 30 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 37.330000, -121.820000

Colombo (CMB) to San Jose (RHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States is 14,576 kilometers (9,057 miles / 7,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 17:21 in Colombo, it's 03:51 in San Jose. 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 San Jose (RHV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 331° (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 Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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