CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,723 km
9,148 miles
XSD
Tonopah
United States
Distance
14,723 km
9,148 mi / 7,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB XSD
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tonopah Test Range
IATA Code CMB XSD
ICAO Code VCBI KTNX
City Colombo Tonopah
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 30 ft 5,550 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 37.800000, -116.800000

Colombo (CMB) to Tonopah (XSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tonopah Test Range (XSD) in Tonopah, United States is 14,723 kilometers (9,148 miles / 7,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 02:15 in Colombo, it's 12:45 in Tonopah. With a 13.5-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 5,520 feet between the two airports. Tonopah Test Range sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tonopah (XSD) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 Tonopah Test Range (XSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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