CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,227 km
8,840 miles
SYN
Stanton
United States
Distance
14,227 km
8,840 mi / 7,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB SYN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Stanton Airfield
IATA Code CMB SYN
ICAO Code VCBI KSYN
City Colombo Stanton
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 920 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 44.480000, -93.020000

Colombo (CMB) to Stanton (SYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Stanton Airfield (SYN) in Stanton, United States is 14,227 kilometers (8,840 miles / 7,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 19:04 in Colombo, it's 07:34 in Stanton. With a 11.5-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 Stanton (SYN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 9° (north). 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 Stanton Airfield (SYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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