CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,290 km
9,501 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
15,290 km
9,501 mi / 8,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB SOW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code CMB SOW
ICAO Code VCBI KSOW
City Colombo Show Low
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Phoenix
Elevation 30 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.270000, -110.010000

Colombo (CMB) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 15,290 kilometers (9,501 miles / 8,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 20:15 in Colombo, it's 07:45 in Show Low. 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 6,386 feet between the two airports. Show Low 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 Show Low (SOW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 345° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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