CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,210 km
10,072 miles
FBA
Fonte Boa
Brazil
Distance
16,210 km
10,072 mi / 8,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB FBA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Fonte Boa Airport
IATA Code CMB FBA
ICAO Code VCBI SWOB
City Colombo Fonte Boa
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Boa_Vista
Elevation 30 ft 207 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -2.530000, -66.080000

Colombo (CMB) to Fonte Boa (FBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Fonte Boa Airport (FBA) in Fonte Boa, Brazil is 16,210 kilometers (10,072 miles / 8,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 00:02 in Colombo, it's 14:32 in Fonte Boa. With a 9.5-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 Fonte Boa (FBA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 81° (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 Fonte Boa Airport (FBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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