CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
12,923 km
8,030 miles
HDH
Mokuleia
United States
Distance
12,923 km
8,030 mi / 6,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB HDH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kawaihapai Airfield
IATA Code CMB HDH
ICAO Code VCBI PHDH
City Colombo Mokuleia
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 30 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 21.600000, -158.200000

Colombo (CMB) to Mokuleia (HDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kawaihapai Airfield (HDH) in Mokuleia, United States is 12,923 kilometers (8,030 miles / 6,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 01:52 in Colombo, it's 10:22 in Mokuleia. With a 15.5-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 Mokuleia (HDH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Kawaihapai Airfield (HDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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