CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,070 km
9,364 miles
SFG
Grand Case
MF
Distance
15,070 km
9,364 mi / 8,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SFG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport L'Esperance Airport
IATA Code CMB SFG
ICAO Code VCBI TFFG
City Colombo Grand Case
Country Sri Lanka MF
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Marigot
Elevation 30 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 18.100000, -63.050000

Colombo (CMB) to Grand Case (SFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to L'Esperance Airport (SFG) in Grand Case, MF is 15,070 kilometers (9,364 miles / 8,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 MF. 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 14:45 in Colombo, it's 05:15 in Grand Case. 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 Grand Case (SFG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 59° (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 L'Esperance Airport (SFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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