CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,616 km
8,461 miles
PWM
Portland
United States
Distance
13,616 km
8,461 mi / 7,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB PWM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Portland International Jetport Airport
IATA Code CMB PWM
ICAO Code VCBI KPWM
City Colombo Portland
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 43.650000, -70.310000

Colombo (CMB) to Portland (PWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM) in Portland, United States is 13,616 kilometers (8,461 miles / 7,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 17:08 in Colombo, it's 06:38 in Portland. 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 Portland (PWM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 36° (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 Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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