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Route Reference

New York to Colombo

JFK
New York
CMB
Colombo
Distance14,054 km / 8,733 miles
Estimated Flight Time≈ 16.5 hours nonstop
Origin Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Destination Time ZoneAsia/Colombo

Airlines Based in United States or Sri Lanka

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*JFKCMB HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair JFKCMB tells you the flight departs New York and arrives in Colombo.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is New York from Colombo?

New York (JFK) is approximately 14,054 km (8,733 miles) from Colombo (CMB).

How long is the flight from New York to Colombo?

A nonstop flight from JFK to CMB takes roughly 16.5 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between New York and Colombo?

New York is on America/New_York and Colombo is on Asia/Colombo — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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