CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,912 km
10,509 miles
PAZ
Poza Rica
Mexico
Distance
16,912 km
10,509 mi / 9,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB PAZ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport El Tajin National Airport
IATA Code CMB PAZ
ICAO Code VCBI MMPA
City Colombo Poza Rica
Country Sri Lanka Mexico
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 30 ft 497 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 20.600000, -97.460000

Colombo (CMB) to Poza Rica (PAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) in Poza Rica, Mexico is 16,912 kilometers (10,509 miles / 9,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 19:04 in Colombo, it's 07:34 in Poza Rica. 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.

The return flight from Poza Rica (PAZ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 6° (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 El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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