CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,971 km
9,924 miles
CYA
Les Cayes
Haiti
Distance
15,971 km
9,924 mi / 8,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB CYA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Les Cayes Airport
IATA Code CMB CYA
ICAO Code VCBI MTCA
City Colombo Les Cayes
Country Sri Lanka Haiti
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Port-au-Prince
Elevation 30 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 18.270000, -73.790000

Colombo (CMB) to Les Cayes (CYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Les Cayes Airport (CYA) in Les Cayes, Haiti is 15,971 kilometers (9,924 miles / 8,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Haiti. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:58 in Colombo, it's 13:28 in Les Cayes. 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 Les Cayes (CYA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 48° (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 Les Cayes Airport (CYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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