Airport Comparison
| CMB | UPN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | UPN |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | MMPN |
| City | Colombo | N/A |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Mexico |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 5,258 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | 19.400000, -102.040000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) in Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport, Mexico is 17,052 kilometers (10,596 miles / 9,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 4°.
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 Mexico. 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 10:09 in Colombo, it's 22:39 in Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,228 feet between the two airports. Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 356° (north). 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 Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.