CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,442 km
10,838 miles
TCO
Tumaco
Colombia
Distance
17,442 km
10,838 mi / 9,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
292°
west northwest

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CMB TCO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport La Florida Airport
IATA Code CMB TCO
ICAO Code VCBI SKCO
City Colombo Tumaco
Country Sri Lanka Colombia
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Bogota
Elevation 30 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 1.810000, -78.750000

Colombo (CMB) to Tumaco (TCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to La Florida Airport (TCO) in Tumaco, Colombia is 17,442 kilometers (10,838 miles / 9,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Colombia. 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 12:38 in Colombo, it's 02:08 in Tumaco. With a 10.5-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 Tumaco (TCO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 67° (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 La Florida Airport (TCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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