CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,923 km
6,787 miles
TAL
Tanana
United States
Distance
10,923 km
6,787 mi / 5,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
20°
north northeast

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CMB TAL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport
IATA Code CMB TAL
ICAO Code VCBI PATA
City Colombo Tanana
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Anchorage
Elevation 30 ft 242 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 65.170000, -152.110000

Colombo (CMB) to Tanana (TAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport (TAL) in Tanana, United States is 10,923 kilometers (6,787 miles / 5,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 09:44 in Colombo, it's 19:14 in Tanana. With a 14.5-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 Tanana (TAL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 308° (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 Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport (TAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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