CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,356 km
10,163 miles
TRC
Torreon
Mexico
Distance
16,356 km
10,163 mi / 8,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CMB TRC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Francisco Sarabia International Airport
IATA Code CMB TRC
ICAO Code VCBI MMTC
City Colombo Torreon
Country Sri Lanka Mexico
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 30 ft 3,688 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 25.570000, -103.410000

Colombo (CMB) to Torreon (TRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Francisco Sarabia International Airport (TRC) in Torreon, Mexico is 16,356 kilometers (10,163 miles / 8,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 23:35 in Colombo, it's 12:05 in Torreon. 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 3,658 feet between the two airports. Francisco Sarabia International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Torreon (TRC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Francisco Sarabia International Airport (TRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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