Distance From General Heriberto Jara International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, VER - CMB Distance

The distance from General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 10598 miles or 17056 kilometers or 9204 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Veracruz ( Mexico ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Veracruz and Colombo takes around 24 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from General Heriberto Jara International Airport, Veracruz, Mexico to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 24 hours 21 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • VER - CMB

Kilometers		17056 km
Statute Miles		10598 miles
Nautical Miles		9204 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 21 minutes

General Heriberto Jara International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - VER to CMB Flight Path

Location of General Heriberto Jara International Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Veracruz to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Veracruz, Mexico and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Veracruz, Mexico and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VER - CMB

Time difference between Veracruz (Mexico) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Veracruz.

Location	Local Time
Veracruz (Mexico)	2025-12-05, 03:36:59 CST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-05, 15:06:59 +0530

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER / MMVR) Veracruz, Mexico

Destination

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB / VCBI) Colombo, Sri Lanka