CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,947 km
10,530 miles
PCH
Palacios
Honduras
Distance
16,947 km
10,530 mi / 9,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB PCH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Palacios Airport
IATA Code CMB PCH
ICAO Code VCBI MHPC
City Colombo Palacios
Country Sri Lanka Honduras
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 30 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 15.960000, -84.940000

Colombo (CMB) to Palacios (PCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Palacios Airport (PCH) in Palacios, Honduras is 16,947 kilometers (10,530 miles / 9,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Honduras. 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 15:52 in Colombo, it's 04:22 in Palacios. 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 Palacios (PCH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 34° (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 Palacios Airport (PCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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