CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,053 km
10,596 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
17,053 km
10,596 mi / 9,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB MEX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code CMB MEX
ICAO Code VCBI MMMX
City Colombo Mexico City
Country Sri Lanka Mexico
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 30 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 19.440000, -99.070000

Colombo (CMB) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 17,053 kilometers (10,596 miles / 9,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 13:57 in Colombo, it's 02:27 in Mexico City. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,286 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 2° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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