CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,711 km
9,141 miles
LDX
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
GF
Distance
14,711 km
9,141 mi / 7,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB LDX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport
IATA Code CMB LDX
ICAO Code VCBI SOOM
City Colombo Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
Country Sri Lanka GF
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Cayenne
Elevation 30 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 5.480000, -54.030000

Colombo (CMB) to Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni (LDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport (LDX) in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, GF is 14,711 kilometers (9,141 miles / 7,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 GF. 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 22:55 in Colombo, it's 14:25 in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni. With a 8.5-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 Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni (LDX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 75° (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 Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport (LDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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