BUN
Buenaventura
Colombia
17,172 km
10,670 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
17,172 km
10,670 mi / 9,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Bogota
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BUN CMB
Airport Name Gerardo Tobar Lopez Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BUN CMB
ICAO Code SKBU VCBI
City Buenaventura Colombo
Country Colombia Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Colombo
Elevation 48 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 3.820000, -76.990000 7.180000, 79.880000

Buenaventura (BUN) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gerardo Tobar Lopez Airport (BUN) in Buenaventura, Colombia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 17,172 kilometers (10,670 miles / 9,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:10 in Buenaventura, it's 08:40 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 Buenaventura (BUN) follows a heading of 295° (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 Gerardo Tobar Lopez Airport (BUN) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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