CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,767 km
9,176 miles
STJ
St Joseph
United States
Distance
14,767 km
9,176 mi / 7,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
355°
north

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CMB STJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Rosecrans Memorial Airport
IATA Code CMB STJ
ICAO Code VCBI KSTJ
City Colombo St Joseph
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 827 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 39.770000, -94.910000

Colombo (CMB) to St Joseph (STJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) in St Joseph, United States is 14,767 kilometers (9,176 miles / 7,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 04:16 in Colombo, it's 16:46 in St Joseph. 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 St Joseph (STJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 7° (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 Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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