CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,931 km
10,520 miles
CYW
Celaya
Mexico
Distance
16,931 km
10,520 mi / 9,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CMB CYW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport
IATA Code CMB CYW
ICAO Code VCBI MMCY
City Colombo Celaya
Country Sri Lanka Mexico
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 30 ft 5,709 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 20.550000, -100.890000

Colombo (CMB) to Celaya (CYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico is 16,931 kilometers (10,520 miles / 9,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 Mexico. 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 23:14 in Colombo, it's 11:44 in Celaya. 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 5,679 feet between the two airports. Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Celaya (CYW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 358° (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 Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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