CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,280 km
9,495 miles
MQW
Mc Rae
United States
Distance
15,280 km
9,495 mi / 8,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB MQW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Telfair-Wheeler Airport
IATA Code CMB MQW
ICAO Code VCBI KMQW
City Colombo Mc Rae
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 32.100000, -82.880000

Colombo (CMB) to Mc Rae (MQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Telfair-Wheeler Airport (MQW) in Mc Rae, United States is 15,280 kilometers (9,495 miles / 8,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 16:36 in Colombo, it's 06:06 in Mc Rae. 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 Rae (MQW) 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 Telfair-Wheeler Airport (MQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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