CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,342 km
9,533 miles
LSF
Fort Moore (Columbus)
United States
Distance
15,342 km
9,533 mi / 8,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
341°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

CMB LSF
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport
IATA Code CMB LSF
ICAO Code VCBI KLSF
City Colombo Fort Moore (Columbus)
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 227 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 32.300000, -85.000000

Colombo (CMB) to Fort Moore (Columbus) (LSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport (LSF) in Fort Moore (Columbus), United States is 15,342 kilometers (9,533 miles / 8,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 12:16 in Colombo, it's 02:46 in Fort Moore (Columbus). With a 9.5-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 Fort Moore (Columbus) (LSF) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 23° (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 Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport (LSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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