CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,780 km
9,184 miles
RVR
Green River
United States
Distance
14,780 km
9,184 mi / 7,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB RVR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Green River Municipal Airport
IATA Code CMB RVR
ICAO Code VCBI KU34
City Colombo Green River
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Denver
Elevation 30 ft 4,234 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 38.960000, -110.230000

Colombo (CMB) to Green River (RVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Green River Municipal Airport (RVR) in Green River, United States is 14,780 kilometers (9,184 miles / 7,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 01:26 in Colombo, it's 12:56 in Green River. With a 12.5-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 4,204 feet between the two airports. Green River Municipal Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Green River (RVR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). 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 Green River Municipal Airport (RVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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