CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,692 km
9,129 miles
PGV
Greenville
United States
Distance
14,692 km
9,129 mi / 7,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB PGV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Pitt-Greenville Airport
IATA Code CMB PGV
ICAO Code VCBI KPGV
City Colombo Greenville
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 35.640000, -77.380000

Colombo (CMB) to Greenville (PGV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) in Greenville, United States is 14,692 kilometers (9,129 miles / 7,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 01:42 in Colombo, it's 15:12 in Greenville. 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 Greenville (PGV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 31° (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 Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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