CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,468 km
9,611 miles
LCM
La Cumbre
Argentina
Distance
15,468 km
9,611 mi / 8,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
230°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

CMB LCM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport La Cumbre Airport
IATA Code CMB LCM
ICAO Code VCBI SACC
City Colombo La Cumbre
Country Sri Lanka Argentina
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 30 ft 3,733 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -31.010000, -64.530000

Colombo (CMB) to La Cumbre (LCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to La Cumbre Airport (LCM) in La Cumbre, Argentina is 15,468 kilometers (9,611 miles / 8,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 Argentina. 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 14:53 in Colombo, it's 06:23 in La Cumbre. With a 8.5-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 3,703 feet between the two airports. La Cumbre Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from La Cumbre (LCM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). 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 La Cumbre Airport (LCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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