CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,672 km
9,117 miles
XAU
Saul
GF
Distance
14,672 km
9,117 mi / 7,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
281°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB XAU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Saul Airport
IATA Code CMB XAU
ICAO Code VCBI SOOS
City Colombo Saul
Country Sri Lanka GF
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Cayenne
Elevation 30 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 3.610000, -53.200000

Colombo (CMB) to Saul (XAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Saul Airport (XAU) in Saul, GF is 14,672 kilometers (9,117 miles / 7,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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 GF. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:41 in Colombo, it's 09:11 in Saul. With a 8.5-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 Saul (XAU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 77° (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 Saul Airport (XAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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