CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,263 km
9,484 miles
MHA
Mahdia
Guyana
Distance
15,263 km
9,484 mi / 8,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
286°
west northwest

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CMB MHA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mahdia Airport
IATA Code CMB MHA
ICAO Code VCBI SYMD
City Colombo Mahdia
Country Sri Lanka Guyana
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Guyana
Elevation 30 ft 300 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 5.280000, -59.150000

Colombo (CMB) to Mahdia (MHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mahdia Airport (MHA) in Mahdia, Guyana is 15,263 kilometers (9,484 miles / 8,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 18:57 in Colombo, it's 09:27 in Mahdia. 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 Mahdia (MHA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 73° (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 Mahdia Airport (MHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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