CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
11,250 km
6,990 miles
CVU
Corvo
Portugal
Distance
11,250 km
6,990 mi / 6,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB CVU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Corvo Airport
IATA Code CMB CVU
ICAO Code VCBI LPCR
City Colombo Corvo
Country Sri Lanka Portugal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 39.670000, -31.110000

Colombo (CMB) to Corvo (CVU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Corvo Airport (CVU) in Corvo, Portugal is 11,250 kilometers (6,990 miles / 6,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:28 in Colombo, it's 10:58 in Corvo. With a 6.5-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 Corvo (CVU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). 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 Corvo Airport (CVU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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