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Flight Distance from Colombo (CMB) to Cancún (CUN)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CMBVCBI
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Great Circle Path
16,560 km10,290 miles • 8,942 NM
Destination Airport
MMUNCUN
Cancún, Mexico
Cancún International Airport
Direct Distance
16,560 km
10,290 Statute Miles
8,942 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
19h 59m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,490 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
336° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
19h 59m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
18h 30m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
32h 21m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 LK→🇲🇽 Mexico
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
- City / Country: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO Code: VCBI
- Coordinates: 7.1808°, 79.8841°
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Elevation: 30 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
- City / Country: Cancún, Mexico
- ICAO Code: MMUN
- Coordinates: 21.0408°, -86.8735°
- Timezone: America/Cancun
- Elevation: 22 ft
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