CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,071 km
9,364 miles
IFP
Bullhead City
United States
Distance
15,071 km
9,364 mi / 8,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB IFP
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport
IATA Code CMB IFP
ICAO Code VCBI KIFP
City Colombo Bullhead City
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Phoenix
Elevation 30 ft 707 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 35.150000, -114.560000

Colombo (CMB) to Bullhead City (IFP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP) in Bullhead City, United States is 15,071 kilometers (9,364 miles / 8,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 03:15 in Colombo, it's 14:45 in Bullhead City. 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.

The return flight from Bullhead City (IFP) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 339° (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 Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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