CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,888 km
9,251 miles
VRS
Versailles
United States
Distance
14,888 km
9,251 mi / 8,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB VRS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Roy Otten Memorial Airfield
IATA Code CMB VRS
ICAO Code VCBI K3VS
City Colombo Versailles
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 1,027 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 38.430000, -92.880000

Colombo (CMB) to Versailles (VRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Roy Otten Memorial Airfield (VRS) in Versailles, United States is 14,888 kilometers (9,251 miles / 8,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 02:52 in Colombo, it's 15:22 in Versailles. 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 Versailles (VRS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 10° (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 Roy Otten Memorial Airfield (VRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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