CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,513 km
10,882 miles
PBP
Nandayure
Costa Rica
Distance
17,513 km
10,882 mi / 9,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB PBP
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Islita Airport
IATA Code CMB PBP
ICAO Code VCBI MRIA
City Colombo Nandayure
Country Sri Lanka Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 30 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 9.860000, -85.370000

Colombo (CMB) to Nandayure (PBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Islita Airport (PBP) in Nandayure, Costa Rica is 17,513 kilometers (10,882 miles / 9,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 18:39 in Colombo, it's 07:09 in Nandayure. 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 Nandayure (PBP) 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 Islita Airport (PBP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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