AVI
Ciego de Avila
Cuba
16,021 km
9,955 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
16,021 km
9,955 mi / 8,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Havana
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AVI CMB
Airport Name Maximo Gomez Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code AVI CMB
ICAO Code MUCA VCBI
City Ciego de Avila Colombo
Country Cuba Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Havana Asia/Colombo
Elevation 335 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 22.030000, -78.790000 7.180000, 79.880000

Ciego de Avila (AVI) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maximo Gomez Airport (AVI) in Ciego de Avila, Cuba to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 16,021 kilometers (9,955 miles / 8,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Cuba 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 04:54 in Ciego de Avila, it's 15:24 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.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Ciego de Avila (AVI) follows a heading of 325° (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 Maximo Gomez Airport (AVI) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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