ADN
Andes
Colombia
16,970 km
10,544 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
16,970 km
10,544 mi / 9,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Bogota
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADN CMB
Airport Name Andes Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code ADN CMB
ICAO Code SKAN VCBI
City Andes Colombo
Country Colombia Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Colombo
Elevation 3,900 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 5.670000, -75.880000 7.180000, 79.880000

Andes (ADN) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Andes Airport (ADN) in Andes, Colombia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 16,970 kilometers (10,544 miles / 9,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:15 in Andes, it's 19:45 in Colombo. With a 10.5-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 3,870 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Andes Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Andes (ADN) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Andes Airport (ADN) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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