The flight distance from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) in Apiay, Colombia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 16,813 kilometers (10,447 miles / 9,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 18:32 in Apiay, it's 05:02 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 1,177 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Apiay (API) follows a heading of 292° (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 Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.