CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,326 km
9,523 miles
KRM
Karanambo
Guyana
Distance
15,326 km
9,523 mi / 8,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB KRM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Karanambo Airport
IATA Code CMB KRM
ICAO Code VCBI SYKR
City Colombo Karanambo
Country Sri Lanka Guyana
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Guyana
Elevation 30 ft 300 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 3.750000, -59.310000

Colombo (CMB) to Karanambo (KRM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Karanambo Airport (KRM) in Karanambo, Guyana is 15,326 kilometers (9,523 miles / 8,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Guyana. 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 18:33 in Colombo, it's 09:03 in Karanambo. 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 Karanambo (KRM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 75° (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 Karanambo Airport (KRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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