CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,542 km
9,657 miles
SLX
Salt Cay
TC
Distance
15,542 km
9,657 mi / 8,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
316°
northwest

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CMB SLX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Salt Cay Airport
IATA Code CMB SLX
ICAO Code VCBI MBSY
City Colombo Salt Cay
Country Sri Lanka TC
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 30 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 21.330000, -71.200000

Colombo (CMB) to Salt Cay (SLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Salt Cay Airport (SLX) in Salt Cay, TC is 15,542 kilometers (9,657 miles / 8,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 TC. 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 05:40 in Colombo, it's 19:10 in Salt Cay. 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 Salt Cay (SLX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 48° (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 Salt Cay Airport (SLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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