CKD
Crooked Creek
United States
10,886 km
6,765 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
10,886 km
6,765 mi / 5,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/Anchorage
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CKD CMB
Airport Name Crooked Creek Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code CKD CMB
ICAO Code PACJ VCBI
City Crooked Creek Colombo
Country United States Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Colombo
Elevation 177 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 61.870000, -158.140000 7.180000, 79.880000

Crooked Creek (CKD) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Crooked Creek Airport (CKD) in Crooked Creek, United States to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 10,886 kilometers (6,765 miles / 5,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 10:12 in Crooked Creek, it's 00:42 in Colombo. 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.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Crooked Creek (CKD) follows a heading of 24° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Crooked Creek Airport (CKD) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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