Airport Comparison
| CMB | SPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | SPS |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | KSPS |
| City | Colombo | Wichita Falls |
| Country | Sri Lanka | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 1,019 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | 33.990000, -98.490000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Wichita Falls (SPS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS) in Wichita Falls, United States is 15,434 kilometers (9,590 miles / 8,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 358°.
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 02:58 in Colombo, it's 15:28 in Wichita Falls. 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.
The return flight from Wichita Falls (SPS) 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 Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.