CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,414 km
9,578 miles
PVW
Plainview
United States
Distance
15,414 km
9,578 mi / 8,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

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CMB PVW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Hale County Airport
IATA Code CMB PVW
ICAO Code VCBI KPVW
City Colombo Plainview
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 3,374 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.170000, -101.720000

Colombo (CMB) to Plainview (PVW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Hale County Airport (PVW) in Plainview, United States is 15,414 kilometers (9,578 miles / 8,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 08:38 in Colombo, it's 21:08 in Plainview. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,344 feet between the two airports. Hale County Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Plainview (PVW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Hale County Airport (PVW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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