CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,864 km
9,236 miles
GCY
Greeneville
United States
Distance
14,864 km
9,236 mi / 8,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB GCY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Greeneville Municipal Airport
IATA Code CMB GCY
ICAO Code VCBI KGCY
City Colombo Greeneville
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 1,608 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 36.200000, -82.810000

Colombo (CMB) to Greeneville (GCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Greeneville Municipal Airport (GCY) in Greeneville, United States is 14,864 kilometers (9,236 miles / 8,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 08:10 in Colombo, it's 21:40 in Greeneville. 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 1,578 feet between the two airports. Greeneville Municipal Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Greeneville (GCY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 24° (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 Greeneville Municipal Airport (GCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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