The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) in Popayan, Colombia is 17,195 kilometers (10,685 miles / 9,285 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 19:08 in Colombo, it's 08:38 in Popayan. 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 5,657 feet between the two airports. Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Popayan (PPN) 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 Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.