CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,522 km
10,266 miles
LGT
La Gaviota Airport
Colombia
Distance
16,522 km
10,266 mi / 8,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB LGT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport La Gaviota Airport
IATA Code CMB LGT
ICAO Code VCBI SKGA
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Colombia
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Bogota
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 4.550000, -70.920000

Colombo (CMB) to La Gaviota Airport (LGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to La Gaviota Airport (LGT) in La Gaviota Airport, Colombia is 16,522 kilometers (10,266 miles / 8,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 01:34 in Colombo, it's 15:04 in La Gaviota Airport. 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 La Gaviota Airport (LGT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 68° (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 La Gaviota Airport (LGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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