CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,286 km
9,498 miles
VQS
Isla De Vieques
United States
Distance
15,286 km
9,498 mi / 8,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB VQS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport
IATA Code CMB VQS
ICAO Code VCBI TJVQ
City Colombo Isla De Vieques
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 30 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 18.130000, -65.490000

Colombo (CMB) to Isla De Vieques (VQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS) in Isla De Vieques, United States is 15,286 kilometers (9,498 miles / 8,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 United States. 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 03:33 in Colombo, it's 18:03 in Isla De Vieques. 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 Isla De Vieques (VQS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 57° (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 Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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