CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,162 km
10,664 miles
SAP
La Mesa
Honduras
Distance
17,162 km
10,664 mi / 9,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SAP
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport
IATA Code CMB SAP
ICAO Code VCBI MHLM
City Colombo La Mesa
Country Sri Lanka Honduras
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 30 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 15.450000, -87.920000

Colombo (CMB) to La Mesa (SAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) in La Mesa, Honduras is 17,162 kilometers (10,664 miles / 9,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Honduras. 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 01:23 in Colombo, it's 13:53 in La Mesa. 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 La Mesa (SAP) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 29° (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 Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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