CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,369 km
9,550 miles
LAW
Lawton
United States
Distance
15,369 km
9,550 mi / 8,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
358°
north

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CMB LAW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
IATA Code CMB LAW
ICAO Code VCBI KLAW
City Colombo Lawton
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 1,110 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.570000, -98.420000

Colombo (CMB) to Lawton (LAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW) in Lawton, United States is 15,369 kilometers (9,550 miles / 8,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 08:51 in Colombo, it's 21:21 in Lawton. With a 11.5-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 1,080 feet between the two airports. Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Lawton (LAW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 3° (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 Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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