CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,568 km
10,916 miles
ESM
Tachina
Ecuador
Distance
17,568 km
10,916 mi / 9,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB ESM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport General Rivadeneira Airport
IATA Code CMB ESM
ICAO Code VCBI SETN
City Colombo Tachina
Country Sri Lanka Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 30 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 0.980000, -79.630000

Colombo (CMB) to Tachina (ESM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) in Tachina, Ecuador is 17,568 kilometers (10,916 miles / 9,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Ecuador. 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 16:57 in Colombo, it's 06:27 in Tachina. 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 Tachina (ESM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 68° (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 General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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