CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,865 km
8,616 miles
CPU
Cururupu
Brazil
Distance
13,865 km
8,616 mi / 7,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB CPU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Cururupu Airport
IATA Code CMB CPU
ICAO Code VCBI SNCU
City Colombo Cururupu
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Fortaleza
Elevation 30 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -1.820000, -44.870000

Colombo (CMB) to Cururupu (CPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Cururupu Airport (CPU) in Cururupu, Brazil is 13,865 kilometers (8,616 miles / 7,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:16 in Colombo, it's 08:46 in Cururupu. 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 Cururupu (CPU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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