CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,029 km
9,339 miles
GBJ
Grand Bourg
GP
Distance
15,029 km
9,339 mi / 8,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB GBJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Les Bases Airport
IATA Code CMB GBJ
ICAO Code VCBI TFFM
City Colombo Grand Bourg
Country Sri Lanka GP
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Guadeloupe
Elevation 30 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 15.870000, -61.270000

Colombo (CMB) to Grand Bourg (GBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Les Bases Airport (GBJ) in Grand Bourg, GP is 15,029 kilometers (9,339 miles / 8,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 GP. 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 07:55 in Colombo, it's 22:25 in Grand Bourg. With a 9.5-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 Grand Bourg (GBJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 62° (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 Les Bases Airport (GBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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