CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,691 km
10,371 miles
CUO
Caruru
Colombia
Distance
16,691 km
10,371 mi / 9,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB CUO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Caruru Airport
IATA Code CMB CUO
ICAO Code VCBI SKCR
City Colombo Caruru
Country Sri Lanka Colombia
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Bogota
Elevation 30 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 1.010000, -71.300000

Colombo (CMB) to Caruru (CUO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Caruru Airport (CUO) in Caruru, Colombia is 16,691 kilometers (10,371 miles / 9,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 18:20 in Colombo, it's 07:50 in Caruru. 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 Caruru (CUO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 74° (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 Caruru Airport (CUO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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