CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,976 km
9,927 miles
CUU
Chihuahua
Mexico
Distance
15,976 km
9,927 mi / 8,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CMB CUU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport
IATA Code CMB CUU
ICAO Code VCBI MMCU
City Colombo Chihuahua
Country Sri Lanka Mexico
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Mazatlan
Elevation 30 ft 4,462 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 28.700000, -105.970000

Colombo (CMB) to Chihuahua (CUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) in Chihuahua, Mexico is 15,976 kilometers (9,927 miles / 8,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 Mexico. 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 14:27 in Colombo, it's 01:57 in Chihuahua. With a 12.5-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 4,432 feet between the two airports. General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Chihuahua (CUU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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