CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,413 km
8,956 miles
MGW
Morgantown
United States
Distance
14,413 km
8,956 mi / 7,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB MGW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field
IATA Code CMB MGW
ICAO Code VCBI KMGW
City Colombo Morgantown
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 1,244 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 39.600000, -79.900000

Colombo (CMB) to Morgantown (MGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) in Morgantown, United States is 14,413 kilometers (8,956 miles / 7,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 22:05 in Colombo, it's 11:35 in Morgantown. With a 10.5-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 1,214 feet between the two airports. Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Morgantown (MGW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 26° (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 Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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