CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,259 km
6,374 miles
PIZ
Point Lay
United States
Distance
10,259 km
6,374 mi / 5,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB PIZ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Point Lay Lrrs Airport
IATA Code CMB PIZ
ICAO Code VCBI PPIZ
City Colombo Point Lay
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Anchorage
Elevation 30 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 69.730000, -163.010000

Colombo (CMB) to Point Lay (PIZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) in Point Lay, United States is 10,259 kilometers (6,374 miles / 5,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 15:17 in Colombo, it's 00:47 in Point Lay. With a 14.5-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 Point Lay (PIZ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 298° (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 Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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