CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,817 km
9,207 miles
DRJ
Drietabbetje
Suriname
Distance
14,817 km
9,207 mi / 8,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB DRJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Drietabbetje Airport
IATA Code CMB DRJ
ICAO Code VCBI SMDA
City Colombo Drietabbetje
Country Sri Lanka Suriname
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Paramaribo
Elevation 30 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 4.120000, -54.670000

Colombo (CMB) to Drietabbetje (DRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Drietabbetje Airport (DRJ) in Drietabbetje, Suriname is 14,817 kilometers (9,207 miles / 8,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Suriname. 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 02:23 in Colombo, it's 17:53 in Drietabbetje. With a 8.5-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 Drietabbetje (DRJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 76° (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 Drietabbetje Airport (DRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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