CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,893 km
9,254 miles
RSL
Russell
United States
Distance
14,893 km
9,254 mi / 8,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
359°
north

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Airport Comparison

CMB RSL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Russell Municipal Airport
IATA Code CMB RSL
ICAO Code VCBI KRSL
City Colombo Russell
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 1,864 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 38.870000, -98.810000

Colombo (CMB) to Russell (RSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) in Russell, United States is 14,893 kilometers (9,254 miles / 8,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 01:12 in Colombo, it's 14:42 in Russell. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,834 feet between the two airports. Russell Municipal Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Russell (RSL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 2° (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 Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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