CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,129 km
9,401 miles
TSM
Taos
United States
Distance
15,129 km
9,401 mi / 8,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CMB TSM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Taos Regional Airport
IATA Code CMB TSM
ICAO Code VCBI KSKX
City Colombo Taos
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Denver
Elevation 30 ft 7,095 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 36.450000, -105.670000

Colombo (CMB) to Taos (TSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Taos Regional Airport (TSM) in Taos, United States is 15,129 kilometers (9,401 miles / 8,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 04:18 in Colombo, it's 15:48 in Taos. 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 7,065 feet between the two airports. Taos Regional Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taos (TSM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 352° (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 Taos Regional Airport (TSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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