CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,755 km
9,790 miles
IGA
Matthew Town
Bahamas
Distance
15,755 km
9,790 mi / 8,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
318°
northwest

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CMB IGA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Inagua Airport
IATA Code CMB IGA
ICAO Code VCBI MYIG
City Colombo Matthew Town
Country Sri Lanka Bahamas
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Nassau
Elevation 30 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 20.980000, -73.670000

Colombo (CMB) to Matthew Town (IGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Inagua Airport (IGA) in Matthew Town, Bahamas is 15,755 kilometers (9,790 miles / 8,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Bahamas. 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 18:01 in Colombo, it's 07:31 in Matthew Town. With a 10.5-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 Matthew Town (IGA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 45° (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 Inagua Airport (IGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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