CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,508 km
8,393 miles
WVL
Waterville
United States
Distance
13,508 km
8,393 mi / 7,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB WVL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport
IATA Code CMB WVL
ICAO Code VCBI KWVL
City Colombo Waterville
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 333 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 44.530000, -69.680000

Colombo (CMB) to Waterville (WVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport (WVL) in Waterville, United States is 13,508 kilometers (8,393 miles / 7,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 17:16 in Colombo, it's 06:46 in Waterville. 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 Waterville (WVL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 36° (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 Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport (WVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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