CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,233 km
10,708 miles
SZT
San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
Mexico
Distance
17,233 km
10,708 mi / 9,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SZT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
IATA Code CMB SZT
ICAO Code VCBI MMSC
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Mexico
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 30 ft 7,707 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 16.690000, -92.530000

Colombo (CMB) to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 17,233 kilometers (10,708 miles / 9,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Mexico. 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 22:31 in Colombo, it's 11:01 in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,677 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 18° (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 San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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