CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,406 km
10,194 miles
VIG
El Vigia
Venezuela
Distance
16,406 km
10,194 mi / 8,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
299°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CMB VIG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso Airport
IATA Code CMB VIG
ICAO Code VCBI SVVG
City Colombo El Vigia
Country Sri Lanka Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Caracas
Elevation 30 ft 250 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 8.620000, -71.670000

Colombo (CMB) to El Vigia (VIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso Airport (VIG) in El Vigia, Venezuela is 16,406 kilometers (10,194 miles / 8,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Venezuela. 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 12:20 in Colombo, it's 02:50 in El Vigia. With a 9.5-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 El Vigia (VIG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 62° (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 Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso Airport (VIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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