AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
17,386 km
10,803 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
17,386 km
10,803 mi / 9,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.5h
America/Guatemala
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AAZ CMB
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code AAZ CMB
ICAO Code MGQZ VCBI
City Quezaltenango Colombo
Country Guatemala Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Guatemala Asia/Colombo
Elevation 7,779 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 7.180000, 79.880000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 17,386 kilometers (10,803 miles / 9,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Guatemala with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:41 in Quezaltenango, it's 00:11 in Colombo. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,749 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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