CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,629 km
9,712 miles
SEP
Stephenville
United States
Distance
15,629 km
9,712 mi / 8,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB SEP
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Stephenville Clark Regional Airport
IATA Code CMB SEP
ICAO Code VCBI KSEP
City Colombo Stephenville
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 1,321 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 32.220000, -98.180000

Colombo (CMB) to Stephenville (SEP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Stephenville Clark Regional Airport (SEP) in Stephenville, United States is 15,629 kilometers (9,712 miles / 8,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 02:38 in Colombo, it's 15:08 in Stephenville. 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 1,291 feet between the two airports. Stephenville Clark Regional Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Stephenville (SEP) 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 Stephenville Clark Regional Airport (SEP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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