CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,166 km
10,666 miles
PTX
Pitalito
Colombia
Distance
17,166 km
10,666 mi / 9,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB PTX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Pitalito Airport
IATA Code CMB PTX
ICAO Code VCBI SKPI
City Colombo Pitalito
Country Sri Lanka Colombia
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Bogota
Elevation 30 ft 4,212 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 1.860000, -76.090000

Colombo (CMB) to Pitalito (PTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Pitalito Airport (PTX) in Pitalito, Colombia is 17,166 kilometers (10,666 miles / 9,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 03:02 in Colombo, it's 16:32 in Pitalito. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,182 feet between the two airports. Pitalito Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Pitalito (PTX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 69° (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 Pitalito Airport (PTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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