CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,373 km
9,552 miles
GLB
Globe
United States
Distance
15,373 km
9,552 mi / 8,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB GLB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport San Carlos Apache Airport
IATA Code CMB GLB
ICAO Code VCBI KP13
City Colombo Globe
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Phoenix
Elevation 30 ft 3,261 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 33.350000, -110.670000

Colombo (CMB) to Globe (GLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to San Carlos Apache Airport (GLB) in Globe, United States is 15,373 kilometers (9,552 miles / 8,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 04:49 in Colombo, it's 16:19 in Globe. With a 12.5-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 3,231 feet between the two airports. San Carlos Apache Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Globe (GLB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). 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 San Carlos Apache Airport (GLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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