CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,251 km
9,477 miles
STX
Christiansted
United States
Distance
15,251 km
9,477 mi / 8,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB STX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Henry E Rohlsen Airport
IATA Code CMB STX
ICAO Code VCBI TISX
City Colombo Christiansted
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/St_Thomas
Elevation 30 ft 74 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 17.700000, -64.800000

Colombo (CMB) to Christiansted (STX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Henry E Rohlsen Airport (STX) in Christiansted, United States is 15,251 kilometers (9,477 miles / 8,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 07:29 in Colombo, it's 21:59 in Christiansted. With a 9.5-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 Christiansted (STX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). 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 Henry E Rohlsen Airport (STX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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