CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,360 km
9,544 miles
FSI
Fort Sill
United States
Distance
15,360 km
9,544 mi / 8,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB FSI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Henry Post Army Air Field (Fort Sill) Airport
IATA Code CMB FSI
ICAO Code VCBI KFSI
City Colombo Fort Sill
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 1,188 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.650000, -98.400000

Colombo (CMB) to Fort Sill (FSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Henry Post Army Air Field (Fort Sill) Airport (FSI) in Fort Sill, United States is 15,360 kilometers (9,544 miles / 8,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 18:44 in Colombo, it's 07:14 in Fort Sill. 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 1,158 feet between the two airports. Henry Post Army Air Field (Fort Sill) Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Fort Sill (FSI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 3° (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 Henry Post Army Air Field (Fort Sill) Airport (FSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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