Airport Comparison
| CMB | MDQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Astor Piazzola International Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | MDQ |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | SAZM |
| City | Colombo | Mar del Plata |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Argentina |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 72 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | -37.930000, -57.570000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Mar del Plata (MDQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) in Mar del Plata, Argentina is 14,544 kilometers (9,037 miles / 7,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.
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 03:29 in Colombo, it's 18:59 in Mar del Plata. 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.
The return flight from Mar del Plata (MDQ) 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 Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.