CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,271 km
9,489 miles
GND
Saint George's
Grenada
Distance
15,271 km
9,489 mi / 8,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB GND
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Point Salines International Airport
IATA Code CMB GND
ICAO Code VCBI TGPY
City Colombo Saint George's
Country Sri Lanka Grenada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Grenada
Elevation 30 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 12.000000, -61.790000

Colombo (CMB) to Saint George's (GND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Point Salines International Airport (GND) in Saint George's, Grenada is 15,271 kilometers (9,489 miles / 8,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Grenada. 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 14:36 in Colombo, it's 05:06 in Saint George's. 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 Saint George's (GND) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 65° (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 Point Salines International Airport (GND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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