CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
18,784 km
11,672 miles
IBB
Isabela
Ecuador
Distance
18,784 km
11,672 mi / 10,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
304°
northwest

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CMB IBB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport General Villamil Airport
IATA Code CMB IBB
ICAO Code VCBI SEII
City Colombo Isabela
Country Sri Lanka Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Galapagos
Elevation 30 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -0.940000, -90.950000

Colombo (CMB) to Isabela (IBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to General Villamil Airport (IBB) in Isabela, Ecuador is 18,784 kilometers (11,672 miles / 10,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 08:38 in Colombo, it's 21:08 in Isabela. 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.

The return flight from Isabela (IBB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 55° (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 Villamil Airport (IBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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