CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,204 km
10,690 miles
RIH
Río Hato
Panama
Distance
17,204 km
10,690 mi / 9,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB RIH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport
IATA Code CMB RIH
ICAO Code VCBI MPSM
City Colombo Río Hato
Country Sri Lanka Panama
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Panama
Elevation 30 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 8.380000, -80.130000

Colombo (CMB) to Río Hato (RIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) in Río Hato, Panama is 17,204 kilometers (10,690 miles / 9,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Panama. 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 15:52 in Colombo, it's 05:22 in Río Hato. 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.

The return flight from Río Hato (RIH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 53° (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 Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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