CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,502 km
10,254 miles
DGO
Durango
Mexico
Distance
16,502 km
10,254 mi / 8,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CMB DGO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport
IATA Code CMB DGO
ICAO Code VCBI MMDO
City Colombo Durango
Country Sri Lanka Mexico
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Monterrey
Elevation 30 ft 6,104 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 24.120000, -104.530000

Colombo (CMB) to Durango (DGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (DGO) in Durango, Mexico is 16,502 kilometers (10,254 miles / 8,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 05:13 in Colombo, it's 17:43 in Durango. With a 11.5-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 6,074 feet between the two airports. General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Durango (DGO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 352° (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 Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (DGO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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