Airport Comparison
| CMB | HLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Hill City Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | HLC |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | KHLC |
| City | Colombo | Hill City |
| Country | Sri Lanka | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 2,238 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | 39.380000, -99.830000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Hill City (HLC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Hill City Municipal Airport (HLC) in Hill City, United States is 14,838 kilometers (9,220 miles / 8,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 360°.
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 03:27 in Colombo, it's 15:57 in Hill City. With a 11.5-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 2,208 feet between the two airports. Hill City Municipal Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.
The return flight from Hill City (HLC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 0° (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 Hill City Municipal Airport (HLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.