CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
12,775 km
7,938 miles
PAK
Hanapepe
United States
Distance
12,775 km
7,938 mi / 6,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
62°
east northeast

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CMB PAK
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Port Allen Airport
IATA Code CMB PAK
ICAO Code VCBI PHPA
City Colombo Hanapepe
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 30 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 21.900000, -159.600000

Colombo (CMB) to Hanapepe (PAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Port Allen Airport (PAK) in Hanapepe, United States is 12,775 kilometers (7,938 miles / 6,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 19:35 in Colombo, it's 04:05 in Hanapepe. With a 15.5-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 Hanapepe (PAK) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Port Allen Airport (PAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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