CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,079 km
9,370 miles
SXM
Saint Martin
SX
Distance
15,079 km
9,370 mi / 8,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
305°
northwest

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.

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