BCA
Baracoa
Cuba
15,865 km
9,858 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
15,865 km
9,858 mi / 8,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Havana
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BCA CMB
Airport Name Gustavo Rizo Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BCA CMB
ICAO Code MUBA VCBI
City Baracoa Colombo
Country Cuba Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Havana Asia/Colombo
Elevation 26 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 20.370000, -74.510000 7.180000, 79.880000

Baracoa (BCA) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gustavo Rizo Airport (BCA) in Baracoa, Cuba to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 15,865 kilometers (9,858 miles / 8,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Cuba 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 16:41 in Baracoa, it's 03:11 in Colombo. 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 Colombo (CMB) to Baracoa (BCA) follows a heading of 318° (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 Gustavo Rizo Airport (BCA) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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