CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,277 km
9,493 miles
SJN
St Johns
United States
Distance
15,277 km
9,493 mi / 8,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
11°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB SJN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport St Johns Industrial Air Park
IATA Code CMB SJN
ICAO Code VCBI KSJN
City Colombo St Johns
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Phoenix
Elevation 30 ft 5,737 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.520000, -109.380000

Colombo (CMB) to St Johns (SJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) in St Johns, United States is 15,277 kilometers (9,493 miles / 8,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 01:13 in Colombo, it's 12:43 in St Johns. 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 5,707 feet between the two airports. St Johns Industrial Air Park 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 St Johns (SJN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 346° (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 St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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