CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,105 km
9,386 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
15,105 km
9,386 mi / 8,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB RIV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code CMB RIV
ICAO Code VCBI KRIV
City Colombo Riverside
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 30 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 33.880000, -117.260000

Colombo (CMB) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 15,105 kilometers (9,386 miles / 8,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 02:42 in Colombo, it's 13:12 in Riverside. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,506 feet between the two airports. March Arb Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 335° (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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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