CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,054 km
9,976 miles
NIR
Beeville
United States
Distance
16,054 km
9,976 mi / 8,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
356°
north

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CMB NIR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Chase Field Industrial Airport
IATA Code CMB NIR
ICAO Code VCBI KTX2
City Colombo Beeville
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 28.360000, -97.660000

Colombo (CMB) to Beeville (NIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Chase Field Industrial Airport (NIR) in Beeville, United States is 16,054 kilometers (9,976 miles / 8,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 00:49 in Colombo, it's 13:19 in Beeville. 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 Beeville (NIR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 4° (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 Chase Field Industrial Airport (NIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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