CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,921 km
9,271 miles
OEM
Paloemeu
Suriname
Distance
14,921 km
9,271 mi / 8,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB OEM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Vincent Fayks Airport
IATA Code CMB OEM
ICAO Code VCBI SMPA
City Colombo Paloemeu
Country Sri Lanka Suriname
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Paramaribo
Elevation 30 ft 714 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 3.350000, -55.440000

Colombo (CMB) to Paloemeu (OEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) in Paloemeu, Suriname is 14,921 kilometers (9,271 miles / 8,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Suriname. 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 08:55 in Colombo, it's 00:25 in Paloemeu. 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 Paloemeu (OEM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 77° (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 Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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