CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,738 km
8,537 miles
PSY
Stanley
FK
Distance
13,738 km
8,537 mi / 7,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
210°
south southwest

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CMB PSY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Stanley Airport
IATA Code CMB PSY
ICAO Code VCBI SFAL
City Colombo Stanley
Country Sri Lanka FK
Timezone Asia/Colombo Atlantic/Stanley
Elevation 30 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -51.690000, -57.780000

Colombo (CMB) to Stanley (PSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Stanley Airport (PSY) in Stanley, FK is 13,738 kilometers (8,537 miles / 7,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 FK. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:54 in Colombo, it's 09:24 in Stanley. With a 8.5-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 Stanley (PSY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). 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 Stanley Airport (PSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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