CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,226 km
10,082 miles
CYO
Cayo Largo del Sur
Cuba
Distance
16,226 km
10,082 mi / 8,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB CYO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Vilo Acuna International Airport
IATA Code CMB CYO
ICAO Code VCBI MUCL
City Colombo Cayo Largo del Sur
Country Sri Lanka Cuba
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Havana
Elevation 30 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 21.620000, -81.550000

Colombo (CMB) to Cayo Largo del Sur (CYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Vilo Acuna International Airport (CYO) in Cayo Largo del Sur, Cuba is 16,226 kilometers (10,082 miles / 8,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Cuba. 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 22:55 in Colombo, it's 12:25 in Cayo Largo del Sur. 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 Cayo Largo del Sur (CYO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 34° (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 Vilo Acuna International Airport (CYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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