CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,879 km
9,246 miles
COS
Colorado Springs
United States
Distance
14,879 km
9,246 mi / 8,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CMB COS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code CMB COS
ICAO Code VCBI KCOS
City Colombo Colorado Springs
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Denver
Elevation 30 ft 6,187 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 38.810000, -104.700000

Colombo (CMB) to Colorado Springs (COS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States is 14,879 kilometers (9,246 miles / 8,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 15:39 in Colombo, it's 03:09 in Colorado Springs. With a 12.5-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 6,157 feet between the two airports. City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport 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 Colorado Springs (COS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 354° (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 City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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