AQB
Santa Cruz del Quiche
Guatemala
17,357 km
10,785 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
17,357 km
10,785 mi / 9,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.5h
America/Guatemala
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AQB CMB
Airport Name Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code AQB CMB
ICAO Code MGQC VCBI
City Santa Cruz del Quiche Colombo
Country Guatemala Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Guatemala Asia/Colombo
Elevation 6,631 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 15.010000, -91.150000 7.180000, 79.880000

Santa Cruz del Quiche (AQB) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) in Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 17,357 kilometers (10,785 miles / 9,372 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 09:05 in Santa Cruz del Quiche, it's 20:35 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 6,601 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Santa Cruz del Quiche (AQB) follows a heading of 338° (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 Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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