CBB
Cochabamba
Bolivia
16,164 km
10,044 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
16,164 km
10,044 mi / 8,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/La_Paz
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CBB CMB
Airport Name Jorge Wilsterman International Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code CBB CMB
ICAO Code SLCB VCBI
City Cochabamba Colombo
Country Bolivia Sri Lanka
Timezone America/La_Paz Asia/Colombo
Elevation 8,360 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -17.420000, -66.180000 7.180000, 79.880000

Cochabamba (CBB) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB) in Cochabamba, Bolivia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 16,164 kilometers (10,044 miles / 8,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Bolivia with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:54 in Cochabamba, it's 19:24 in Colombo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,330 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Jorge Wilsterman International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Cochabamba (CBB) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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