CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,836 km
9,219 miles
GLD
Goodland
United States
Distance
14,836 km
9,219 mi / 8,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CMB GLD
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport
IATA Code CMB GLD
ICAO Code VCBI KGLD
City Colombo Goodland
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Denver
Elevation 30 ft 3,658 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 39.370000, -101.700000

Colombo (CMB) to Goodland (GLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport (GLD) in Goodland, United States is 14,836 kilometers (9,219 miles / 8,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 06:15 in Colombo, it's 17:45 in Goodland. 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 3,628 feet between the two airports. Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Goodland (GLD) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 358° (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 Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport (GLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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