CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,351 km
8,917 miles
HAI
Three Rivers
United States
Distance
14,351 km
8,917 mi / 7,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB HAI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Three Rivers Municipal/Dr Haines Airport
IATA Code CMB HAI
ICAO Code VCBI KHAI
City Colombo Three Rivers
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Detroit
Elevation 30 ft 823 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 42.000000, -85.600000

Colombo (CMB) to Three Rivers (HAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Three Rivers Municipal/Dr Haines Airport (HAI) in Three Rivers, United States is 14,351 kilometers (8,917 miles / 7,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 08:39 in Colombo, it's 22:09 in Three Rivers. 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 Three Rivers (HAI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 19° (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 Three Rivers Municipal/Dr Haines Airport (HAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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