CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,490 km
6,518 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
10,490 km
6,518 mi / 5,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
353°
north

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CMB THU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code CMB THU
ICAO Code VCBI BGTL
City Colombo Thule
Country Sri Lanka Greenland
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Thule
Elevation 30 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 76.530000, -68.700000

Colombo (CMB) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 10,490 kilometers (6,518 miles / 5,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Greenland. 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 22:55 in Colombo, it's 13:25 in Thule. 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 Thule (THU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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