CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,532 km
10,894 miles
LTX
Latacunga
Ecuador
Distance
17,532 km
10,894 mi / 9,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
285°
west northwest

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CMB LTX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Cotopaxi International Airport
IATA Code CMB LTX
ICAO Code VCBI SELT
City Colombo Latacunga
Country Sri Lanka Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 30 ft 9,205 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -0.910000, -78.620000

Colombo (CMB) to Latacunga (LTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) in Latacunga, Ecuador is 17,532 kilometers (10,894 miles / 9,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 16:40 in Colombo, it's 06:10 in Latacunga. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,175 feet between the two airports. Cotopaxi International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Latacunga (LTX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 73° (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 Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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