CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,388 km
9,562 miles
LTM
Lethem
Guyana
Distance
15,388 km
9,562 mi / 8,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
283°
west northwest

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CMB LTM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lethem Airport
IATA Code CMB LTM
ICAO Code VCBI SYLT
City Colombo Lethem
Country Sri Lanka Guyana
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Guyana
Elevation 30 ft 351 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 3.370000, -59.790000

Colombo (CMB) to Lethem (LTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lethem Airport (LTM) in Lethem, Guyana is 15,388 kilometers (9,562 miles / 8,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Guyana. 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 21:17 in Colombo, it's 11:47 in Lethem. With a 9.5-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 Lethem (LTM) 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 Lethem Airport (LTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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