CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,077 km
10,611 miles
LCE
La Ceiba
Honduras
Distance
17,077 km
10,611 mi / 9,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB LCE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Goloson International Airport
IATA Code CMB LCE
ICAO Code VCBI MHLC
City Colombo La Ceiba
Country Sri Lanka Honduras
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 30 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 15.740000, -86.850000

Colombo (CMB) to La Ceiba (LCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Goloson International Airport (LCE) in La Ceiba, Honduras is 17,077 kilometers (10,611 miles / 9,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Honduras. 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 07:32 in Colombo, it's 20:02 in La Ceiba. 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 La Ceiba (LCE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 31° (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 Goloson International Airport (LCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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