CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,961 km
9,918 miles
HOG
Holguin
Cuba
Distance
15,961 km
9,918 mi / 8,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
321°
northwest

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CMB HOG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Frank Pais International Airport
IATA Code CMB HOG
ICAO Code VCBI MUHG
City Colombo Holguin
Country Sri Lanka Cuba
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Havana
Elevation 30 ft 361 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 20.790000, -76.320000

Colombo (CMB) to Holguin (HOG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Frank Pais International Airport (HOG) in Holguin, Cuba is 15,961 kilometers (9,918 miles / 8,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Cuba. 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 23:44 in Colombo, it's 13:14 in Holguin. 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 Holguin (HOG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 42° (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 Frank Pais International Airport (HOG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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