CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,262 km
10,105 miles
MBJ
Montego Bay
Jamaica
Distance
16,262 km
10,105 mi / 8,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
320°
northwest

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CMB MBJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sangster International Airport
IATA Code CMB MBJ
ICAO Code VCBI MKJS
City Colombo Montego Bay
Country Sri Lanka Jamaica
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Jamaica
Elevation 30 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 18.500000, -77.910000

Colombo (CMB) to Montego Bay (MBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica is 16,262 kilometers (10,105 miles / 8,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Jamaica. 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 01:54 in Colombo, it's 15:24 in Montego Bay. 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 Montego Bay (MBJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 42° (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 Sangster International Airport (MBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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