The flight distance from Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO) in Cali, Colombia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 17,123 kilometers (10,640 miles / 9,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 06:11 in Cali, it's 16:41 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,132 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Cali (CLO) follows a heading of 294° (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 Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.