The flight distance from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) in Sault Ste Marie, United States to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 13,874 kilometers (8,621 miles / 7,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 United States with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:56 in Sault Ste Marie, it's 21:26 in Colombo. With a 10.5-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 Colombo (CMB) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) follows a heading of 347° (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 Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.