| Distance | 14,054 km / 8,733 miles |
|---|---|
| Estimated Flight Time | ≈ 16.5 hours nonstop |
| Origin Time Zone | Asia/Colombo |
| Destination Time Zone | America/New_York |
These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:
AA American Airlines
DL Delta Air Lines
UA United Airlines
WN Southwest Airlines
B6 JetBlue Airways
AS Alaska Airlines
A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:
2 BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*CMBJFK HK1 800A 2000P
The six-letter pair CMBJFK tells you the flight departs Colombo and arrives in New York.
Colombo (CMB) is approximately 14,054 km (8,733 miles) from New York (JFK).
A nonstop flight from CMB to JFK takes roughly 16.5 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.
Colombo is on Asia/Colombo and New York is on America/New_York — check both before planning connections or calling clients.
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