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Flight Distance from Colombo (CMB) to Boston (BOS)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CMBVCBI
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Great Circle Path
13,766 km8,554 miles • 7,433 NM
Destination Airport
KBOSBOS
Boston, United States
Boston Logan International Airport
Direct Distance
13,766 km
8,554 Statute Miles
7,433 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
16h 42m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,239 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
334° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
16h 42m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
15h 28m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
26h 58m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 LK→🇺🇸 United States
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
- City / Country: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO Code: VCBI
- Coordinates: 7.1808°, 79.8841°
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Elevation: 30 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
- City / Country: Boston, United States
- ICAO Code: KBOS
- Coordinates: 42.3620°, -71.0079°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 20 ft
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