CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,802 km
9,198 miles
CTZ
Clinton
United States
Distance
14,802 km
9,198 mi / 7,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB CTZ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Clinton-Sampson County Airport
IATA Code CMB CTZ
ICAO Code VCBI KCTZ
City Colombo Clinton
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 144 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.970000, -78.370000

Colombo (CMB) to Clinton (CTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Clinton-Sampson County Airport (CTZ) in Clinton, United States is 14,802 kilometers (9,198 miles / 7,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 08:06 in Colombo, it's 21:36 in Clinton. 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 Clinton (CTZ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 30° (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 Clinton-Sampson County Airport (CTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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