CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,647 km
9,101 miles
SNS
Salinas
United States
Distance
14,647 km
9,101 mi / 7,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB SNS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Salinas Municipal Airport
IATA Code CMB SNS
ICAO Code VCBI KSNS
City Colombo Salinas
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 30 ft 84 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 36.700000, -121.600000

Colombo (CMB) to Salinas (SNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) in Salinas, United States is 14,647 kilometers (9,101 miles / 7,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 15:57 in Colombo, it's 02:27 in Salinas. 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.

The return flight from Salinas (SNS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 331° (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 Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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