CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,227 km
10,705 miles
RUV
Rubelsanto
Guatemala
Distance
17,227 km
10,705 mi / 9,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB RUV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Rubelsanto Airport
IATA Code CMB RUV
ICAO Code VCBI MGRB
City Colombo Rubelsanto
Country Sri Lanka Guatemala
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Guatemala
Elevation 30 ft 426 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 15.990000, -90.450000

Colombo (CMB) to Rubelsanto (RUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Rubelsanto Airport (RUV) in Rubelsanto, Guatemala is 17,227 kilometers (10,705 miles / 9,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Guatemala. 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 20:00 in Colombo, it's 08:30 in Rubelsanto. 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 Rubelsanto (RUV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 23° (north 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 Rubelsanto Airport (RUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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