CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,507 km
10,879 miles
TNO
Santa Cruz
Costa Rica
Distance
17,507 km
10,879 mi / 9,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB TNO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code CMB TNO
ICAO Code VCBI MRTM
City Colombo Santa Cruz
Country Sri Lanka Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 30 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 10.310000, -85.820000

Colombo (CMB) to Santa Cruz (TNO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport (TNO) in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica is 17,507 kilometers (10,879 miles / 9,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 00:22 in Colombo, it's 12:52 in Santa Cruz. With a 11.5-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 Santa Cruz (TNO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 40° (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 Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport (TNO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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