CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,364 km
10,789 miles
NCR
San Carlos
Nicaragua
Distance
17,364 km
10,789 mi / 9,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
320°
northwest

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CMB NCR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport San Carlos
IATA Code CMB NCR
ICAO Code VCBI MNSC
City Colombo San Carlos
Country Sri Lanka Nicaragua
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Managua
Elevation 30 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 11.130000, -84.770000

Colombo (CMB) to San Carlos (NCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to San Carlos (NCR) in San Carlos, Nicaragua is 17,364 kilometers (10,789 miles / 9,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 22:12 in Colombo, it's 10:42 in San Carlos. 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 San Carlos (NCR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 41° (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 San Carlos (NCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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