CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,792 km
6,706 miles
KKK
Kalakaket Creek
United States
Distance
10,792 km
6,706 mi / 5,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB KKK
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kalakaket Creek Air Station
IATA Code CMB KKK
ICAO Code VCBI K1KC
City Colombo Kalakaket Creek
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Anchorage
Elevation 30 ft 1,598 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 64.400000, -156.800000

Colombo (CMB) to Kalakaket Creek (KKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kalakaket Creek Air Station (KKK) in Kalakaket Creek, United States is 10,792 kilometers (6,706 miles / 5,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 01:18 in Colombo, it's 10:48 in Kalakaket Creek. With a 14.5-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 1,568 feet between the two airports. Kalakaket Creek Air Station sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Kalakaket Creek (KKK) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 303° (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 Kalakaket Creek Air Station (KKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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