CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,444 km
8,354 miles
OTS
Anacortes
United States
Distance
13,444 km
8,354 mi / 7,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB OTS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Anacortes Airport
IATA Code CMB OTS
ICAO Code VCBI K74S
City Colombo Anacortes
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 30 ft 246 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 48.500000, -122.660000

Colombo (CMB) to Anacortes (OTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Anacortes Airport (OTS) in Anacortes, United States is 13,444 kilometers (8,354 miles / 7,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 12:43 in Colombo, it's 23:13 in Anacortes. With a 13.5-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 Anacortes (OTS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). 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 Anacortes Airport (OTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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