CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,316 km
9,517 miles
MLC
Mc Alester
United States
Distance
15,316 km
9,517 mi / 8,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
355°
north

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Airport Comparison

CMB MLC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mc Alester Regional Airport
IATA Code CMB MLC
ICAO Code VCBI KMLC
City Colombo Mc Alester
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 771 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.880000, -95.780000

Colombo (CMB) to Mc Alester (MLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mc Alester Regional Airport (MLC) in Mc Alester, United States is 15,316 kilometers (9,517 miles / 8,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 05:58 in Colombo, it's 19:28 in Mc Alester. 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.

The return flight from Mc Alester (MLC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 6° (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 Mc Alester Regional Airport (MLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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