BQN
Aguadilla
United States
15,407 km
9,573 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
15,407 km
9,573 mi / 8,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Puerto_Rico
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BQN CMB
Airport Name Rafael Hernandez Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BQN CMB
ICAO Code TJBQ VCBI
City Aguadilla Colombo
Country United States Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Puerto_Rico Asia/Colombo
Elevation 237 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 18.490000, -67.130000 7.180000, 79.880000

Aguadilla (BQN) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rafael Hernandez Airport (BQN) in Aguadilla, United States to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 15,407 kilometers (9,573 miles / 8,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 United States 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 13:56 in Aguadilla, it's 23:26 in Colombo. With a 9.5-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 Aguadilla (BQN) follows a heading of 309° (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 Rafael Hernandez Airport (BQN) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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