CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,768 km
9,798 miles
LFT
Lafayette
United States
Distance
15,768 km
9,798 mi / 8,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
349°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB LFT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field
IATA Code CMB LFT
ICAO Code VCBI KLFT
City Colombo Lafayette
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 30.210000, -91.990000

Colombo (CMB) to Lafayette (LFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) in Lafayette, United States is 15,768 kilometers (9,798 miles / 8,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 349°.

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 11:19 in Colombo, it's 23:49 in Lafayette. 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.

The return flight from Lafayette (LFT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). 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 Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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