CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,523 km
10,267 miles
CUC
Cucuta
Colombia
Distance
16,523 km
10,267 mi / 8,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB CUC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Camilo Daza International Airport
IATA Code CMB CUC
ICAO Code VCBI SKCC
City Colombo Cucuta
Country Sri Lanka Colombia
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Bogota
Elevation 30 ft 1,096 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 7.930000, -72.510000

Colombo (CMB) to Cucuta (CUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) in Cucuta, Colombia is 16,523 kilometers (10,267 miles / 8,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Sri Lanka with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:15 in Colombo, it's 03:45 in Cucuta. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,066 feet between the two airports. Camilo Daza International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Cucuta (CUC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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