CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,516 km
9,020 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
14,516 km
9,020 mi / 7,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

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CMB RKS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code CMB RKS
ICAO Code VCBI KRKS
City Colombo Rock Springs
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Denver
Elevation 30 ft 6,765 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 41.590000, -109.070000

Colombo (CMB) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 14,516 kilometers (9,020 miles / 7,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 17:49 in Colombo, it's 05:19 in Rock Springs. With a 12.5-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 6,735 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rock Springs (RKS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 348° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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