The flight distance from Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ) in Colima, Mexico to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 17,049 kilometers (10,593 miles / 9,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Mexico 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 08:25 in Colima, it's 19:55 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 2,437 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Colima (CLQ) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.