CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,305 km
10,131 miles
NEG
Negril
Jamaica
Distance
16,305 km
10,131 mi / 8,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB NEG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Negril Airport
IATA Code CMB NEG
ICAO Code VCBI MKNG
City Colombo Negril
Country Sri Lanka Jamaica
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Jamaica
Elevation 30 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 18.340000, -78.330000

Colombo (CMB) to Negril (NEG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Negril Airport (NEG) in Negril, Jamaica is 16,305 kilometers (10,131 miles / 8,804 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 01:52 in Colombo, it's 15:22 in Negril. 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 Negril (NEG) 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 Negril Airport (NEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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