CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,089 km
9,376 miles
VLE
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
15,089 km
9,376 mi / 8,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
14°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

CMB VLE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Valle Airport
IATA Code CMB VLE
ICAO Code VCBI K40G
City Colombo Grand Canyon
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Phoenix
Elevation 30 ft 5,999 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 35.650000, -112.150000

Colombo (CMB) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 15,089 kilometers (9,376 miles / 8,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 04:53 in Colombo, it's 16:23 in Grand Canyon. 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 5,969 feet between the two airports. Valle 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 Grand Canyon (VLE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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