CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,210 km
8,209 miles
KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
Distance
13,210 km
8,209 mi / 7,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB KOA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport
IATA Code CMB KOA
ICAO Code VCBI PHKO
City Colombo Kailua/Kona
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 30 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 19.700000, -156.000000

Colombo (CMB) to Kailua/Kona (KOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States is 13,210 kilometers (8,209 miles / 7,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 02:18 in Colombo, it's 10:48 in Kailua/Kona. 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 Kailua/Kona (KOA) 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 Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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