CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,924 km
9,274 miles
GKT
Sevierville
United States
Distance
14,924 km
9,274 mi / 8,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB GKT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport
IATA Code CMB GKT
ICAO Code VCBI KGKT
City Colombo Sevierville
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 1,014 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 35.860000, -83.530000

Colombo (CMB) to Sevierville (GKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT) in Sevierville, United States is 14,924 kilometers (9,274 miles / 8,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 15:33 in Colombo, it's 05:03 in Sevierville. 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 Sevierville (GKT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 23° (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 Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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