CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,659 km
10,352 miles
CTG
Cartagena
Colombia
Distance
16,659 km
10,352 mi / 8,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB CTG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Rafael Nunez International Airport
IATA Code CMB CTG
ICAO Code VCBI SKCG
City Colombo Cartagena
Country Sri Lanka Colombia
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Bogota
Elevation 30 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 10.440000, -75.510000

Colombo (CMB) to Cartagena (CTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena, Colombia is 16,659 kilometers (10,352 miles / 8,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:34 in Colombo, it's 10:04 in Cartagena. 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 Cartagena (CTG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 55° (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 Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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