CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,016 km
9,952 miles
MGD
Magdalena
Bolivia
Distance
16,016 km
9,952 mi / 8,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB MGD
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Magdalena Airport
IATA Code CMB MGD
ICAO Code VCBI SLMG
City Colombo Magdalena
Country Sri Lanka Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/La_Paz
Elevation 30 ft 462 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -13.260000, -64.060000

Colombo (CMB) to Magdalena (MGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Magdalena Airport (MGD) in Magdalena, Bolivia is 16,016 kilometers (9,952 miles / 8,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Bolivia. 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 19:41 in Colombo, it's 10:11 in Magdalena. 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 Magdalena (MGD) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 Magdalena Airport (MGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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