CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,633 km
10,335 miles
PLT
Plato
Colombia
Distance
16,633 km
10,335 mi / 8,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
304°
west northwest

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CMB PLT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Plato Airport
IATA Code CMB PLT
ICAO Code VCBI SKPL
City Colombo Plato
Country Sri Lanka Colombia
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Bogota
Elevation 30 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 9.800000, -74.780000

Colombo (CMB) to Plato (PLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Plato Airport (PLT) in Plato, Colombia is 16,633 kilometers (10,335 miles / 8,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Colombia. 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 11:04 in Colombo, it's 00:34 in Plato. 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 Plato (PLT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 57° (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 Plato Airport (PLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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