Airport Comparison
| CMB | PDS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Piedras Negras International Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | PDS |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | MMPG |
| City | Colombo | N/A |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Mexico |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 901 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | 28.630000, -100.530000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) in Piedras Negras International Airport, Mexico is 16,033 kilometers (9,962 miles / 8,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 1°.
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 Mexico. 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 23:51 in Colombo, it's 12:21 in Piedras Negras International Airport. 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 Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 359° (north). 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 Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.