CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,519 km
9,643 miles
CVH
Lafontaine
Argentina
Distance
15,519 km
9,643 mi / 8,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB CVH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Caviahue Airport
IATA Code CMB CVH
ICAO Code VCBI SAHE
City Colombo Lafontaine
Country Sri Lanka Argentina
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 30 ft 5,435 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -37.850000, -71.010000

Colombo (CMB) to Lafontaine (CVH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Caviahue Airport (CVH) in Lafontaine, Argentina is 15,519 kilometers (9,643 miles / 8,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 Argentina. 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 01:58 in Colombo, it's 17:28 in Lafontaine. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,405 feet between the two airports. Caviahue Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lafontaine (CVH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). 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 Caviahue Airport (CVH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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