CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,496 km
10,250 miles
STD
Santo Domingo
Venezuela
Distance
16,496 km
10,250 mi / 8,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB STD
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport
IATA Code CMB STD
ICAO Code VCBI SVSO
City Colombo Santo Domingo
Country Sri Lanka Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Caracas
Elevation 30 ft 1,083 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 7.570000, -72.040000

Colombo (CMB) to Santo Domingo (STD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (STD) in Santo Domingo, Venezuela is 16,496 kilometers (10,250 miles / 8,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Venezuela. 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 16:58 in Colombo, it's 07:28 in Santo Domingo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,053 feet between the two airports. Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Santo Domingo (STD) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 63° (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 Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (STD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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