CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,753 km
9,788 miles
MAY
Mangrove Cay
Bahamas
Distance
15,753 km
9,788 mi / 8,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
326°
northwest

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CMB MAY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Clarence A. Bain Airport
IATA Code CMB MAY
ICAO Code VCBI MYAB
City Colombo Mangrove Cay
Country Sri Lanka Bahamas
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Nassau
Elevation 30 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 24.290000, -77.680000

Colombo (CMB) to Mangrove Cay (MAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY) in Mangrove Cay, Bahamas is 15,753 kilometers (9,788 miles / 8,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Bahamas. 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 20:39 in Colombo, it's 10:09 in Mangrove Cay. 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 Mangrove Cay (MAY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 38° (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 Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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