CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,350 km
10,159 miles
MTY
Monterrey
Mexico
Distance
16,350 km
10,159 mi / 8,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
360°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB MTY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport General Mariano Escobedo International Airport
IATA Code CMB MTY
ICAO Code VCBI MMMY
City Colombo Monterrey
Country Sri Lanka Mexico
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 30 ft 1,278 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 25.780000, -100.110000

Colombo (CMB) to Monterrey (MTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) in Monterrey, Mexico is 16,350 kilometers (10,159 miles / 8,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 Mexico. 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 05:51 in Colombo, it's 18:21 in Monterrey. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,248 feet between the two airports. General Mariano Escobedo International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Monterrey (MTY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 0° (north). 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 General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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