CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,049 km
8,730 miles
ECA
East Tawas
United States
Distance
14,049 km
8,730 mi / 7,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB ECA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Iosco County Airport
IATA Code CMB ECA
ICAO Code VCBI K6D9
City Colombo East Tawas
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 605 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 44.310000, -83.420000

Colombo (CMB) to East Tawas (ECA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Iosco County Airport (ECA) in East Tawas, United States is 14,049 kilometers (8,730 miles / 7,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 06:09 in Colombo, it's 19:39 in East Tawas. 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 East Tawas (ECA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 21° (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 Iosco County Airport (ECA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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