CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,685 km
9,746 miles
TYM
Staniel Cay Airport
Bahamas
Distance
15,685 km
9,746 mi / 8,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
324°
northwest

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CMB TYM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Staniel Cay Airport
IATA Code CMB TYM
ICAO Code VCBI MYES
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Bahamas
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Nassau
Elevation 30 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 24.170000, -76.440000

Colombo (CMB) to Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) in Staniel Cay Airport, Bahamas is 15,685 kilometers (9,746 miles / 8,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Bahamas. 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 03:18 in Colombo, it's 16:48 in Staniel Cay Airport. 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 Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 39° (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 Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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