CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,096 km
9,380 miles
SLU
Castries
Saint Lucia
Distance
15,096 km
9,380 mi / 8,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
299°
west northwest

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CMB SLU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport George F. L. Charles Airport
IATA Code CMB SLU
ICAO Code VCBI TLPC
City Colombo Castries
Country Sri Lanka Saint Lucia
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/St_Lucia
Elevation 30 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 14.020000, -60.990000

Colombo (CMB) to Castries (SLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) in Castries, Saint Lucia is 15,096 kilometers (9,380 miles / 8,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Saint Lucia. 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 14:54 in Colombo, it's 05:24 in Castries. 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 Castries (SLU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 64° (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 George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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