CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,336 km
10,772 miles
HUG
Huehuetenango
Guatemala
Distance
17,336 km
10,772 mi / 9,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
339°
north northwest

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CMB HUG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Huehuetenango Airport
IATA Code CMB HUG
ICAO Code VCBI MGHT
City Colombo Huehuetenango
Country Sri Lanka Guatemala
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Guatemala
Elevation 30 ft 6,375 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 15.330000, -91.460000

Colombo (CMB) to Huehuetenango (HUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Huehuetenango Airport (HUG) in Huehuetenango, Guatemala is 17,336 kilometers (10,772 miles / 9,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Guatemala. 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 12:21 in Colombo, it's 00:51 in Huehuetenango. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,345 feet between the two airports. Huehuetenango Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Huehuetenango (HUG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Huehuetenango Airport (HUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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