CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,624 km
9,087 miles
IJU
Ijui
Brazil
Distance
14,624 km
9,087 mi / 7,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB IJU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ijui Airport
IATA Code CMB IJU
ICAO Code VCBI SSIJ
City Colombo Ijui
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 30 ft 1,197 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -28.370000, -53.850000

Colombo (CMB) to Ijui (IJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ijui Airport (IJU) in Ijui, Brazil is 14,624 kilometers (9,087 miles / 7,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 17:28 in Colombo, it's 08:58 in Ijui. 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 1,167 feet between the two airports. Ijui Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Ijui (IJU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 107° (east 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 Ijui Airport (IJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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