# Distance from Colombo (CMB) to Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS)

> 16,033 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,033 km / 9,962 mi / 8,657 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 1° (north)
- **Return heading**: 359° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Sri Lanka) → Mexico
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -11.5h (When it's 21:14 in Colombo, it's 09:44 in Piedras Negras International Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 871 ft (PDS is higher than CMB)

## Airports

### [Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cmb-colombo-bandaranaike-international-apt-colombo-airport/1ef266df-ef5c-65b6-9127-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO: VCBI
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Coordinates: 7.180000, 79.880000
- Elevation: 30 ft

### [Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pds-piedras-negras-international-airport/1ef266df-61fd-676a-b26f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Piedras Negras International Airport, Mexico
- ICAO: MMPG
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Coordinates: 28.630000, -100.530000
- Elevation: 901 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:14 in Colombo, it's 09:44 in Piedras Negras International Airport.
With a 11.5-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cmb-colombo-bandaranaike-international-apt-colombo-airport/1ef266df-ef5c-65b6-9127-06bb2780ed98)
- [Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pds-piedras-negras-international-airport/1ef266df-61fd-676a-b26f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)