# Distance from Colombo (CMB) to Grand Bourg (GBJ)

> 15,029 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,029 km / 9,339 mi / 8,115 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 62° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Sri Lanka) → GP
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -9.5h (When it's 03:17 in Colombo, it's 17:47 in Grand Bourg)
- **Elevation difference**: 14 ft (GBJ is lower than CMB)

## Airports

### [Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cmb-colombo-bandaranaike-international-apt-colombo-airport/1ef266df-ef5c-65b6-9127-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO: VCBI
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Coordinates: 7.180000, 79.880000
- Elevation: 30 ft

### [Les Bases Airport (GBJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gbj-grand-bourg-les-bases-airport/1ef266df-e000-69a0-9b81-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Grand Bourg, GP
- ICAO: TFFM
- Timezone: America/Guadeloupe
- Coordinates: 15.870000, -61.270000
- Elevation: 16 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:17 in Colombo, it's 17:47 in Grand Bourg.
With a 9.5-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cmb-colombo-bandaranaike-international-apt-colombo-airport/1ef266df-ef5c-65b6-9127-06bb2780ed98)
- [Les Bases Airport (GBJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gbj-grand-bourg-les-bases-airport/1ef266df-e000-69a0-9b81-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)