CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,882 km
6,762 miles
WCR
Chandalar Lake
United States
Distance
10,882 km
6,762 mi / 5,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB WCR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Chandalar Lake Airport
IATA Code CMB WCR
ICAO Code VCBI PALR
City Colombo Chandalar Lake
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Anchorage
Elevation 30 ft 1,920 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 67.500000, -148.480000

Colombo (CMB) to Chandalar Lake (WCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) in Chandalar Lake, United States is 10,882 kilometers (6,762 miles / 5,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 09:17 in Colombo, it's 18:47 in Chandalar Lake. With a 14.5-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 1,890 feet between the two airports. Chandalar Lake Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Chandalar Lake (WCR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 312° (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 Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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