CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,217 km
9,455 miles
CRU
Carriacou Island
Grenada
Distance
15,217 km
9,455 mi / 8,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB CRU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lauriston Airport
IATA Code CMB CRU
ICAO Code VCBI TGPZ
City Colombo Carriacou Island
Country Sri Lanka Grenada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Grenada
Elevation 30 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 12.480000, -61.470000

Colombo (CMB) to Carriacou Island (CRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lauriston Airport (CRU) in Carriacou Island, Grenada is 15,217 kilometers (9,455 miles / 8,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:38 in Colombo, it's 21:08 in Carriacou Island. 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 Carriacou Island (CRU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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