CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,065 km
8,739 miles
WAH
Wahpeton
United States
Distance
14,065 km
8,739 mi / 7,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
357°
north

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CMB WAH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Harry Stern Airport
IATA Code CMB WAH
ICAO Code VCBI KBWP
City Colombo Wahpeton
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 968 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 46.240000, -96.610000

Colombo (CMB) to Wahpeton (WAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Harry Stern Airport (WAH) in Wahpeton, United States is 14,065 kilometers (8,739 miles / 7,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 08:52 in Colombo, it's 21:22 in Wahpeton. 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 Wahpeton (WAH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 4° (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 Harry Stern Airport (WAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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