CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,299 km
9,506 miles
DVT
Phoenix
United States
Distance
15,299 km
9,506 mi / 8,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB DVT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Phoenix Deer Valley Airport
IATA Code CMB DVT
ICAO Code VCBI KDVT
City Colombo Phoenix
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Phoenix
Elevation 30 ft 1,478 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 33.690000, -112.080000

Colombo (CMB) to Phoenix (DVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) in Phoenix, United States is 15,299 kilometers (9,506 miles / 8,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 18:43 in Colombo, it's 06:13 in Phoenix. 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 1,448 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Deer Valley Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Phoenix (DVT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 342° (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 Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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