BIM
South Bimini
Bahamas
15,720 km
9,768 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
15,720 km
9,768 mi / 8,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Nassau
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BIM CMB
Airport Name South Bimini Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BIM CMB
ICAO Code MYBS VCBI
City South Bimini Colombo
Country Bahamas Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Nassau Asia/Colombo
Elevation 10 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 25.700000, -79.260000 7.180000, 79.880000

South Bimini (BIM) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from South Bimini Airport (BIM) in South Bimini, Bahamas to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 15,720 kilometers (9,768 miles / 8,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Bahamas 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 08:19 in South Bimini, it's 18:49 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 South Bimini (BIM) follows a heading of 329° (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 South Bimini Airport (BIM) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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