CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,929 km
9,898 miles
SAT
San Antonio
United States
Distance
15,929 km
9,898 mi / 8,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
358°
north

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CMB SAT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport San Antonio International Airport
IATA Code CMB SAT
ICAO Code VCBI KSAT
City Colombo San Antonio
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 809 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 29.530000, -98.470000

Colombo (CMB) to San Antonio (SAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) in San Antonio, United States is 15,929 kilometers (9,898 miles / 8,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 19:50 in Colombo, it's 08:20 in San Antonio. 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 San Antonio (SAT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 3° (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 San Antonio International Airport (SAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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