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Flight Distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Colombo (CMB)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
LAXKLAX
Los Angeles, United States
Los Angeles International Airport
Great Circle Path
15,053 km9,353 miles • 8,128 NM
Destination Airport
VCBICMB
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Direct Distance
15,053 km
9,353 Statute Miles
8,128 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
18h 13m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,355 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)
18h 13m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
16h 52m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
29h 27m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🌐 LK
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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Departure Airport Specs
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- City / Country: Los Angeles, United States
- ICAO Code: KLAX
- Coordinates: 33.9425°, -118.4080°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 125 ft
Arrival 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
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