CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,503 km
9,633 miles
MPS
Mount Pleasant
United States
Distance
15,503 km
9,633 mi / 8,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB MPS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mount Pleasant Regional Airport
IATA Code CMB MPS
ICAO Code VCBI KOSA
City Colombo Mount Pleasant
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 33.100000, -94.960000

Colombo (CMB) to Mount Pleasant (MPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) in Mount Pleasant, United States is 15,503 kilometers (9,633 miles / 8,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 09:03 in Colombo, it's 21:33 in Mount Pleasant. 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 Mount Pleasant (MPS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 8° (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 Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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