CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,514 km
9,019 miles
EFW
Jefferson
United States
Distance
14,514 km
9,019 mi / 7,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
354°
north

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Airport Comparison

CMB EFW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Jefferson Municipal Airport
IATA Code CMB EFW
ICAO Code VCBI KEFW
City Colombo Jefferson
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 1,047 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 42.010000, -94.340000

Colombo (CMB) to Jefferson (EFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Jefferson Municipal Airport (EFW) in Jefferson, United States is 14,514 kilometers (9,019 miles / 7,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 20:02 in Colombo, it's 09:32 in Jefferson. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,017 feet between the two airports. Jefferson Municipal Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Jefferson (EFW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 8° (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 Jefferson Municipal Airport (EFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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