CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,364 km
6,440 miles
SPC
Sta Cruz de la Palma
Spain
Distance
10,364 km
6,440 mi / 5,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SPC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport La Palma Airport
IATA Code CMB SPC
ICAO Code VCBI GCLA
City Colombo Sta Cruz de la Palma
Country Sri Lanka Spain
Timezone Asia/Colombo Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 30 ft 107 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 28.630000, -17.760000

Colombo (CMB) to Sta Cruz de la Palma (SPC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to La Palma Airport (SPC) in Sta Cruz de la Palma, Spain is 10,364 kilometers (6,440 miles / 5,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:51 in Colombo, it's 13:21 in Sta Cruz de la Palma. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sta Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 La Palma Airport (SPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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