Airport Comparison
| CMB | EHL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | El Bolson Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | EHL |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | SAVB |
| City | Colombo | El Bolson |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Argentina |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | America/Argentina/Salta |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 1,141 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | -41.940000, -71.530000 |
Colombo (CMB) to El Bolson (EHL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to El Bolson Airport (EHL) in El Bolson, Argentina is 15,236 kilometers (9,467 miles / 8,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.
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 21:54 in Colombo, it's 13:24 in El Bolson. 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 1,111 feet between the two airports. El Bolson Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.
The return flight from El Bolson (EHL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 136° (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 El Bolson Airport (EHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.