CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,607 km
9,698 miles
POP
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
Distance
15,607 km
9,698 mi / 8,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB POP
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gregorio Luperon International Airport
IATA Code CMB POP
ICAO Code VCBI MDPP
City Colombo Puerto Plata
Country Sri Lanka Dominican Republic
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 30 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 19.760000, -70.570000

Colombo (CMB) to Puerto Plata (POP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic is 15,607 kilometers (9,698 miles / 8,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Dominican Republic. 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 08:44 in Colombo, it's 23:14 in Puerto Plata. With a 9.5-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 Puerto Plata (POP) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 50° (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 Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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