CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,206 km
10,691 miles
LZC
Lazaro Cardenas
Mexico
Distance
17,206 km
10,691 mi / 9,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CMB LZC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lazaro Cardenas Airport
IATA Code CMB LZC
ICAO Code VCBI MMLC
City Colombo Lazaro Cardenas
Country Sri Lanka Mexico
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 30 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 18.000000, -102.220000

Colombo (CMB) to Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico is 17,206 kilometers (10,691 miles / 9,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 04:25 in Colombo, it's 16:55 in Lazaro Cardenas. 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.

The return flight from Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 355° (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 Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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