CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,117 km
10,636 miles
TQS
Tres Esquinas
Colombia
Distance
17,117 km
10,636 mi / 9,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB TQS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tres Esquinas Air Base
IATA Code CMB TQS
ICAO Code VCBI SKTQ
City Colombo Tres Esquinas
Country Sri Lanka Colombia
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Bogota
Elevation 30 ft 585 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 0.750000, -75.230000

Colombo (CMB) to Tres Esquinas (TQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) in Tres Esquinas, Colombia is 17,117 kilometers (10,636 miles / 9,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 02:42 in Colombo, it's 16:12 in Tres Esquinas. 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 Tres Esquinas (TQS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 72° (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 Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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