Distance From Vaquerias Airstrip to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Vaquerias Airstrip () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 10206 miles or 16425 kilometers or 8863 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 China ( Mexico ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between China and Colombo takes around 23 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vaquerias Airstrip, China, Mexico to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 23 hours 27 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 • - CMB

Kilometers		16425 km
Statute Miles		10206 miles
Nautical Miles		8863 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 27 minutes

Vaquerias Airstrip to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of Vaquerias Airstrip & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view China to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
China (Mexico)	2026-09-19, 08:00:21 CST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-19, 19:30:21 +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

Vaquerias Airstrip ( / ) China, Mexico

Destination

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