CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,184 km
9,435 miles
EIS
Road Town
VG
Distance
15,184 km
9,435 mi / 8,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
307°
northwest

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CMB EIS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport
IATA Code CMB EIS
ICAO Code VCBI TUPJ
City Colombo Road Town
Country Sri Lanka VG
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Tortola
Elevation 30 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 18.440000, -64.540000

Colombo (CMB) to Road Town (EIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) in Road Town, VG is 15,184 kilometers (9,435 miles / 8,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 VG. 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 20:01 in Colombo, it's 10:31 in Road Town. With a 9.5-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 Road Town (EIS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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