CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,112 km
9,390 miles
SAB
Saba
BQ
Distance
15,112 km
9,390 mi / 8,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SAB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport
IATA Code CMB SAB
ICAO Code VCBI TNCS
City Colombo Saba
Country Sri Lanka BQ
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Kralendijk
Elevation 30 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 17.640000, -63.220000

Colombo (CMB) to Saba (SAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB) in Saba, BQ is 15,112 kilometers (9,390 miles / 8,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 BQ. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:29 in Colombo, it's 16:59 in Saba. With a 9.5-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 Saba (SAB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 59° (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 Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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