CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
11,387 km
7,076 miles
TKJ
Tok
United States
Distance
11,387 km
7,076 mi / 6,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
18°
north northeast

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CMB TKJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tok Junction Airport
IATA Code CMB TKJ
ICAO Code VCBI PFTO
City Colombo Tok
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Anchorage
Elevation 30 ft 1,643 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 63.330000, -142.950000

Colombo (CMB) to Tok (TKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tok Junction Airport (TKJ) in Tok, United States is 11,387 kilometers (7,076 miles / 6,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 17:23 in Colombo, it's 02:53 in Tok. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,613 feet between the two airports. Tok Junction Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Tok (TKJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 316° (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 Tok Junction Airport (TKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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