CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,425 km
10,206 miles
GCM
Georgetown
KY
Distance
16,425 km
10,206 mi / 8,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
325°
northwest

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CMB GCM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Owen Roberts International Airport
IATA Code CMB GCM
ICAO Code VCBI MWCR
City Colombo Georgetown
Country Sri Lanka KY
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Cayman
Elevation 30 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 19.290000, -81.360000

Colombo (CMB) to Georgetown (GCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) in Georgetown, KY is 16,425 kilometers (10,206 miles / 8,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 KY. 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 14:36 in Colombo, it's 04:06 in Georgetown. 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 Georgetown (GCM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 37° (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 Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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