CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,038 km
10,587 miles
NVA
Neiva
Colombia
Distance
17,038 km
10,587 mi / 9,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB NVA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Benito Salas Airport
IATA Code CMB NVA
ICAO Code VCBI SKNV
City Colombo Neiva
Country Sri Lanka Colombia
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Bogota
Elevation 30 ft 1,464 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 2.950000, -75.290000

Colombo (CMB) to Neiva (NVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Benito Salas Airport (NVA) in Neiva, Colombia is 17,038 kilometers (10,587 miles / 9,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Colombia. 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 15:38 in Colombo, it's 05:08 in Neiva. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,434 feet between the two airports. Benito Salas Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Neiva (NVA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 68° (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 Benito Salas Airport (NVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.