CFB
Cabo Frio
Brazil
13,583 km
8,440 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
13,583 km
8,440 mi / 7,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

CFB CMB
Airport Name Cabo Frio Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code CFB CMB
ICAO Code SBCB VCBI
City Cabo Frio Colombo
Country Brazil Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 23 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -22.920000, -42.070000 7.180000, 79.880000

Cabo Frio (CFB) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) in Cabo Frio, Brazil to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 13,583 kilometers (8,440 miles / 7,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Brazil 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 10:35 in Cabo Frio, it's 19:05 in Colombo. With a 8.5-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 Colombo (CMB) to Cabo Frio (CFB) follows a heading of 247° (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 Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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