CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,971 km
9,302 miles
USC
Union
United States
Distance
14,971 km
9,302 mi / 8,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB USC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Union County, Troy Shelton Field
IATA Code CMB USC
ICAO Code VCBI K35A
City Colombo Union
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 610 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.690000, -81.640000

Colombo (CMB) to Union (USC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Union County, Troy Shelton Field (USC) in Union, United States is 14,971 kilometers (9,302 miles / 8,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 14:20 in Colombo, it's 03:50 in Union. With a 10.5-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 Union (USC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). 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 Union County, Troy Shelton Field (USC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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