CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,506 km
9,635 miles
SVC
Silver City
United States
Distance
15,506 km
9,635 mi / 8,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB SVC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Grant County Airport
IATA Code CMB SVC
ICAO Code VCBI KSVC
City Colombo Silver City
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Denver
Elevation 30 ft 5,446 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 32.640000, -108.160000

Colombo (CMB) to Silver City (SVC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Grant County Airport (SVC) in Silver City, United States is 15,506 kilometers (9,635 miles / 8,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 23:08 in Colombo, it's 10:38 in Silver City. 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 5,416 feet between the two airports. Grant County 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 Silver City (SVC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 348° (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 Grant County Airport (SVC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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