CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,148 km
8,791 miles
RCT
Reed City
United States
Distance
14,148 km
8,791 mi / 7,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
347°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

CMB RCT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Nartron Field
IATA Code CMB RCT
ICAO Code VCBI KRCT
City Colombo Reed City
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Detroit
Elevation 30 ft 1,055 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 43.900000, -85.520000

Colombo (CMB) to Reed City (RCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Nartron Field (RCT) in Reed City, United States is 14,148 kilometers (8,791 miles / 7,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 04:26 in Colombo, it's 18:56 in Reed City. With a 9.5-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 1,025 feet between the two airports. Nartron Field sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Reed City (RCT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 18° (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 Nartron Field (RCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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