CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,430 km
10,830 miles
RER
Retalhuleu
Guatemala
Distance
17,430 km
10,830 mi / 9,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB RER
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Retalhuleu Airport
IATA Code CMB RER
ICAO Code VCBI MGRT
City Colombo Retalhuleu
Country Sri Lanka Guatemala
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Guatemala
Elevation 30 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 14.520000, -91.700000

Colombo (CMB) to Retalhuleu (RER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Retalhuleu Airport (RER) in Retalhuleu, Guatemala is 17,430 kilometers (10,830 miles / 9,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Guatemala. 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 22:47 in Colombo, it's 11:17 in Retalhuleu. 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 Retalhuleu (RER) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Retalhuleu Airport (RER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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