BBR
Basse Terre
GP
15,066 km
9,361 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
15,066 km
9,361 mi / 8,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Guadeloupe
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BBR CMB
Airport Name Baillif Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BBR CMB
ICAO Code TFFB VCBI
City Basse Terre Colombo
Country GP Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Guadeloupe Asia/Colombo
Elevation 59 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 16.010000, -61.740000 7.180000, 79.880000

Basse Terre (BBR) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baillif Airport (BBR) in Basse Terre, GP to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 15,066 kilometers (9,361 miles / 8,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 GP with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:39 in Basse Terre, it's 18:09 in Colombo. 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 Colombo (CMB) to Basse Terre (BBR) follows a heading of 302° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Baillif Airport (BBR) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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