CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,714 km
9,143 miles
KIC
King City
United States
Distance
14,714 km
9,143 mi / 7,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB KIC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mesa Del Rey Airport
IATA Code CMB KIC
ICAO Code VCBI KKIC
City Colombo King City
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 30 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 36.230000, -121.120000

Colombo (CMB) to King City (KIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mesa Del Rey Airport (KIC) in King City, United States is 14,714 kilometers (9,143 miles / 7,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 03:30 in Colombo, it's 14:00 in King City. With a 13.5-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 King City (KIC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 331° (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 Mesa Del Rey Airport (KIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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