CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,535 km
9,653 miles
CTY
Cross City
United States
Distance
15,535 km
9,653 mi / 8,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
337°
north northwest

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CMB CTY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Cross City Airport
IATA Code CMB CTY
ICAO Code VCBI KCTY
City Colombo Cross City
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 29.640000, -83.100000

Colombo (CMB) to Cross City (CTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Cross City Airport (CTY) in Cross City, United States is 15,535 kilometers (9,653 miles / 8,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 03:40 in Colombo, it's 17:10 in Cross City. 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 Cross City (CTY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 27° (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 Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Cross City Airport (CTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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