Airport Comparison
| CMB | SXM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Princess Juliana International Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | SXM |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | TNCM |
| City | Colombo | Saint Martin |
| Country | Sri Lanka | SX |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | America/Lower_Princes |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | 18.040000, -63.110000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Saint Martin (SXM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in Saint Martin, SX is 15,079 kilometers (9,370 miles / 8,142 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 SX. 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 14:21 in Colombo, it's 04:51 in Saint Martin. 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 Saint Martin (SXM) 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 Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.