CBJ
Cabo Rojo
Dominican Republic
15,823 km
9,832 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
15,823 km
9,832 mi / 8,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Santo_Domingo
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CBJ CMB
Airport Name Cabo Rojo Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code CBJ CMB
ICAO Code MDCR VCBI
City Cabo Rojo Colombo
Country Dominican Republic Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Santo_Domingo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 262 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 17.930000, -71.640000 7.180000, 79.880000

Cabo Rojo (CBJ) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cabo Rojo Airport (CBJ) in Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 15,823 kilometers (9,832 miles / 8,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Dominican Republic 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 13:36 in Cabo Rojo, it's 23:06 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 Cabo Rojo (CBJ) follows a heading of 312° (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 Cabo Rojo Airport (CBJ) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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