CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,518 km
9,021 miles
EAN
Wheatland
United States
Distance
14,518 km
9,021 mi / 7,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

CMB EAN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Phifer Airfield
IATA Code CMB EAN
ICAO Code VCBI KEAN
City Colombo Wheatland
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Denver
Elevation 30 ft 4,779 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 42.060000, -104.930000

Colombo (CMB) to Wheatland (EAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Phifer Airfield (EAN) in Wheatland, United States is 14,518 kilometers (9,021 miles / 7,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 09:14 in Colombo, it's 21:44 in Wheatland. With a 11.5-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 4,749 feet between the two airports. Phifer Airfield sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Wheatland (EAN) 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 Phifer Airfield (EAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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