CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,084 km
10,615 miles
ULQ
Tulua
Colombia
Distance
17,084 km
10,615 mi / 9,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
295°
west northwest

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CMB ULQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Farfan Airport
IATA Code CMB ULQ
ICAO Code VCBI SKUL
City Colombo Tulua
Country Sri Lanka Colombia
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Bogota
Elevation 30 ft 3,132 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 4.090000, -76.240000

Colombo (CMB) to Tulua (ULQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Farfan Airport (ULQ) in Tulua, Colombia is 17,084 kilometers (10,615 miles / 9,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 04:36 in Colombo, it's 18:06 in Tulua. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,102 feet between the two airports. Farfan Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Tulua (ULQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 65° (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 Farfan Airport (ULQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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