CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,184 km
9,435 miles
LAM
Los Alamos
United States
Distance
15,184 km
9,435 mi / 8,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CMB LAM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Los Alamos Airport
IATA Code CMB LAM
ICAO Code VCBI KLAM
City Colombo Los Alamos
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Denver
Elevation 30 ft 7,171 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 35.880000, -106.270000

Colombo (CMB) to Los Alamos (LAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States is 15,184 kilometers (9,435 miles / 8,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 17:08 in Colombo, it's 04:38 in Los Alamos. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,141 feet between the two airports. Los Alamos Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Los Alamos (LAM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 351° (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 Los Alamos Airport (LAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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